Diathermy Flashcards
1
Q
Contraindications of diathermy (9)
A
Pacemakers Implanted nerve stimulators Pregnancy Metal implants Malignancy Over eyes Over reproductive organs Growing epiphyses Internal organs
2
Q
What are the types of diathermy?
A
Inductive coil (SWD 3kHz-300MHz) Capacitive Plates (SWD 3kHz-300MHz) Condenser/magnetron (MWD 300MHz-300GHz)