Cryotherapy Flashcards
1
Q
Contraindications for cryotherapy?
A
Impaired cold sensation Cold induced urticaria Raynaud's disease Cryoglobulinemia Paroxysmal cold hemoglobinuria Open wounds Peripheral vascular disease Confused and unreliable patient
2
Q
Precautions of cryotherapy?
A
Impaired circulation Thoracic area in patients with coronary artery disease Hypertensive patients Cardiovascular and cardiorespiratory disorders Superficial peripheral nerves Hemiplegic Very young and very old Obesity
3
Q
Treatment area for ice cube test?
A
The treatment area where you are about to apply a cryotherapy.
4
Q
What is the ice cube test best used for?
A
Rule out allergic reaction to cold
5
Q
Procedure for ice cube test?
A
Rub an ice cube on the skin for 3 minutes
6
Q
What is treatment area for nail bed test?
A
Distal to treatment area
7
Q
What is nail bed test used for?
A
Check circulation
8
Q
What are the indications for cryotherapy?
A
Relieve or decrease pain
Decrease blood flow and metabolism
Protect injured tissue
Decrease muscle spasm
