Diathermy Flashcards
1
Q
what is diathermy
A
Uses high-frequency electromagnetic waves to deep heat tissues
2
Q
look at the short term and long term wave in pictures
A
go look
3
Q
look at the parameters for PSWD on phone
A
in pictures
4
Q
what is the optimal treatment time for PSWD
A
20 minutes because after that the tissue will decrease temp
5
Q
list a 5 indications for PSWD
A
- Heat a large area
- Heat irregular surface
- Heat tissue that are deeper than 1-2 cm
- Pressure of hot pack is a concern
- Facilitate therapeutic exercise
6
Q
list 5 precautions for PSWD
A
- Conditions where increased temperature is not desired
- Patients with reduced sensitivity to temperature
- Directly over organs
- During menstruation (could increase bleeding)
- Over some metal implants
7
Q
Contrainidcations for Diathermy
A
- Cardiac pathology
- Pacemaker
- Pregnancy
- Acute inflammation
- Joint effusion
- Open wounds
- Fever
- Infection
- Deep vein -thrombosis
- Eyes
- Growth plates
- Male genitals
8
Q
what are the effects of diathermy
A
- Increase tissue temp
- Vasodilation
- Muscle relaxation
- Decrease joint stiffness
- Increase metabolic rate
- Pain reduction
9
Q
what should you do prior to treatment
A
Clean Skin
