Contrindications Flashcards
0
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heat
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acute injury impaired circ. thrombophlebitis neuropathy open wounds malignancy
1
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Cold
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cold hypersensitivity impaired circulation wound/infection neuropathy cold uticaria
2
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Ultrasound
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continuous duty cycle at normal intensity DVT eyes/reproductive organs pregnancy malignancy epiphyseal plates infections plastic implants
3
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laser
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over eyes, thyroid glands, testicles hemorrhage area DVT malignancy pregnancy
4
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soft tissue manip.
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malignancy non union fracture obstructive edema acute RA systemic or local infections thrombophlebitis osteomyelitis aneurysm
5
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sharp debridement
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cant see everything
not sure what it is
clinician competency
hypergranulation
6
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autolytic debridement
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sharp or surgical indications
infection/deep cavity wounds
7
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whirlpool
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clean, granulating wounds
edematous, drainage, or mascerated
tunneling/undermining wounds
hydrophobia
8
Q
pulsed lavage
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deep tissue
fascial wounds or recent surgery
latex allergy
9
Q
e stim
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untreated osteomyelitis
topical agents heavy metal ions
sensory neuropathy
10
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Ultrasound (wound)
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severe arterial insufficiency and DVT
11
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negative pressure wound
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necrotic wounds
body cavity wounds
