drop table Flashcards
1
Q
how much tension for someone with more weight
A
high
2
Q
how much tension for someone with less weight
A
low
3
Q
what MUST you do after drop
A
sustain
4
Q
why drop table?
A
- if patient is bigger than you
- area of adjustment can’t withstand in manual positions
- pain tolerance
- extremities issues can’t be supported
- personal choice
- contraindications
5
Q
who developed drop table
A
Dr J. Clay thompson
6
Q
what year was drop table discovered
A
1952
7
Q
how was drop table discovered
A
loose screw (accident)
8
Q
types of drop tables at NZCC
A
- Omni total drop (MANUAL)
- Zenith 320L (MANUAL)
- Zenith 330L (MANUAL)
- Zenith 440L (HYDROLIC)
9
Q
what does cock(ed) mean
A
raising the adjustment piece of table
10
Q
what does tension (weight) mean
A
setting the weight of the drop piece so it drops at appropriate amount of force
11
Q
what does dorsal mean
A
thoracic piece
12
Q
what does FM headpiece mean
A
forward motion of headpiece
