Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Physiotherapy Modalities > Electrotherapy > Flashcards

Electrotherapy Flashcards

1
Q

What type of current is used to push meds?

A

Continuous DC

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

What type of current is best for swelling?

A

Pulsed DC

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

What type of current is best for pain control?

A

Pulsed AC

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

What type of current does TENS fall under?

A

Pulsed AC

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

What is frequency measured in?

A

Hertz

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

What is current measured in?

A

mA

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

What is the therapeutic frequency range for chronic pain?

A

.3-10 Hz

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

What is the therapeutic frequency range for acute pain?

A

80-150Hz

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

How does IFC work?

A

One current has 4000Hz and the other has somewhere 4001-4150Hz and the difference is the actual effect on patients (beat frequency)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Where do premodulated currents cross?

A

In the device

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Where do IFC currents cross?

A

In the patient

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

What mode allows you to pinpoint a treatment site?

A

target mode

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

How many leads does classic IFC use?

A

4

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

How many leads does premodulated IFC use?

A

2

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Where is the most intensity with classic IFC?

A

In the center of the pads or the target

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Where is the most intensity with premodulated IFC?

A

Under the pads

17
Q

What are potential adverse effects of IFC?

A

Skin irritation, burns, electrical shock, promotion of bleeding

18
Q

What are contraindications to IFC?

A

Pacemakers, cardiac arrhythmias, pregnancy (IFC over the low back or pelvis), carotid bodies, electrical implants, vascular disease, osteomyelitis, infection, hemorrhage

19
Q

What are precautions for IFC?

A

Loss of skin sensation, unable to communicate, reduced mental function or cognition, cardiac dysfunction, epilepsy, neoplasms, compromised skin, diathermy unit within 5 yards

20
Q

How long do you treat an acute patient with IFC?

A

15-20 minutes

21
Q

How long do you treat a chronic patient with IFC?

A

20-30 minutes

Physiotherapy Modalities (1 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions