Diathermy Flashcards

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Contraindications of diathermy (9)

A
Pacemakers
Implanted nerve stimulators
Pregnancy 
Metal implants 
Malignancy
Over eyes
Over reproductive organs
Growing epiphyses
Internal organs
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What are the types of diathermy?

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Inductive coil (SWD 3kHz-300MHz)
Capacitive Plates (SWD 3kHz-300MHz)
Condenser/magnetron (MWD 300MHz-300GHz)
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