Estim for tissue healing

Question 1

What is Galvanotaxis?

Answer 1

Attracting or repelling appropriate cell types

Question 2

What is Iontophoresis?

Answer 2

uses electrical current to promote transdermal drug penetration

Question 3

What are some contraindications for Estim?

Answer 3

Demand pacemakers
Unstable arrhythmia
Over carotid sinus
Venous or arterial thrombosis
Thrombophlebitis
Over the trunk if pregnant

Question 4

What are some precautions?

Answer 4

Cardiac disease
impaired mentation/sensation
Malignant tumors
Skin irritation or open wounds

Question 5

What is the waveform used for Estim with healing?

Answer 5

HVPC most commonly used

-monophasic pulsed current

Question 6

Which polarities do you use with tissue healing?

Answer 6

Negative - early inflammatory

Positive - used later to facilitate epithelialization

Question 7

How do you determine the polarity with treatment?

Answer 7

Electrode that is on, or nearest to the wound

Question 8

What are the main parameters used for Estim with healing?

Answer 8

Pulse duration: 40-100 us
Frequency:  60-125 pps
Amplitude:  Comfortable sensory
Treatment time:  45-60 min
On:Off time:  Continuous

Question 9

What kind of disorders do you not want to treat with Estim?

Answer 9

Systemic disorders

Question 10

How can you tell if the edema is caused by inflammation?

Answer 10

Area will appear red and feel warm

Question 11

What type of current is used in iontophoresis?

Answer 11

DC

Question 12

Which drug is most commonly used with ionto?

Answer 12

dexamethasone