Final Flashcards
What are the three types of Herbal Body wraps?
Heat removing, heat production, and sweat producing
Heat removing body wrap
Cold 15-20 minutes
Indicated for high fever, inflammation, mild-moderate varicose veins, and local circulatory training
Heat producing body wrap
Hot (30-45 minutes) or Cold (45-75 minutes)
Indications: Poor circulation, poor constitution
Sedating
Sweat producing herbal body wrap
Cold 90-120 minutes
Uses: detox(cough)ification, increase immunity and general circulation
Fatiguing
CI’s for body wraps
Claustrophobia Open wounds Chilled to start Pregnancy Full stomach/bladder For heat/sweat producing: inflammation
What are the three layers for body wraps?
Innermost (wet layer). Usually linen. Holds additive
Intermediate. Cotton cloth/sheet. Protects blanket, ensures snugness. Projects out at least 2 cm.
Outermost. Woolen blanket. Insualting
Affusions
A form of Kneipp water applications performed by pouring water in a stream or with a hose
Affusions: Uses
Fatigue, varicose veins, circulatory training. Headaches, congestion, back pain, depending on location of treatment.
Affusions: Effects
Thermal (evaporation). Vascular (depending on temperature of water). Mechanical if enough water pressure.
Affusions: CI’s
Bronchial asthma, unregulated cardiovascular issues. Menstruation if aiming at the knees. (I mean really, come on!)
Washes
Mildest Kneipp therapy. Basically is a “uniform spreading of water over the skin in a sweeping action” using a rough cloth. gee. zus.
Washes: Uses
Increase immune response, relaxation. Help with insomnia, fever, removal of treatment products. Good for the bedridden.
Washes: Effects
Builds immune response. Increases circulation. Improves digestion.
Washes: CIs
Open wounds. Infections. Contagious skin conditions. TB. Menstruation (!!?!)
Dry Skin Brushing
Effleurage with a brush to increase circulation and exfoliate.
Dry Skin Brushing: CIs
High BP, cardiovascular issues, cancer, fever, sunburn, freshly waxed legs, abscesses or open sores.
Three “Phases” of reaction
Thermal
Circulatory
Neural
Types of reactions
- fatigue (circulatory) [long hot or long cold]
- exhaustion [herbal wraps]
- suppressed reaction [decreased tissue actives]
- repeated reaction [contrast]
- incomplete reaction
Red and white blotches
Arterial negative reaction.
Most common from contrast, intense heat or long cold
Stop treatment. Try to gently dilate blood vessels (massage, warm foot bath)
Red and blue blotches
Veinous negative reaction
Often from long hot
Postion for optimal drainage, then initiate gentle active exercise
Paradox reaction
Opposite of what is expected.
Usually only in people with circulatory disorders
Routes of transmission of infectious agents
Airborne Respiratory droplets (In)direct contact Oral Fecal Foodborne Waterborne Bloodborne
Most common pus forming bacteria
Staphylococci
Types of parasitic bacteria
Cocci
Bacilli
Spirochetes (syphillis and lyme disease)
Dermophyte fungi
tinea corporis
tinea pedis
tinea cruris
tinea capitis
Antiseptics
Weakest aseptic method. Create hostile environment but don’t necessarily kill bacteria.
Hand soap, rubbing alcohol, hydrogen peroxide
Disinfectants
Too strong to be used on skin, but don’t kill spores
Household cleaners, bleach, phenol, Quats
Sterilization
Kill it with FIRE Highest level of decontamination. Destroys all organisms. Bake 350 for 60 minus Build 212 degrees for 20 minutes Autoclave
Infrared
Lower frequency wavelengths. Superficial dry heat Nonvisible. Our bodies are non-reflective "black bodies" 30" away at 45-90 degree angel
Uses of infrared
Subacute and chronic inflammation
Acute sinusitis
(May be the only means of pain relief without meds)
Infrared: effects
Increases metabolism Increases respiration Increases heart rate, pulse rate Hyperaemia Muscle relaxation SEDATION of nerve ending (pain relief) Increased sweat
Infrared: CIs
'THAWED' TB Heart disease Arteriosclerosis Walled in pus Extreme fever Diabetic gangrene
Ultraviolet
Just below visible spectrum.
UV: Effect
Desired: erythemal effect
UV: Indications
Mostly dermatological.
Psoriasis
Cystic acne
Chronic wound management
UV CIs
"HARD TIMES" Heart disease Arteriosclerosis Renal malfunction Diabetes TB Itching condition Malnutrition Eczema Sensitivity to sun
Vascular flush
Alternating local derivation and retrostasis
Contrast therapy
At least 10 degree difference
Usually end with cold
3:1 heat:cold ratio x 3
Can help with active muscle contractions
Contrast therapy: Uses
Edema
Subacute inflammation
Chronic inflammation
Circulatory training
Contrast therapy: Effects
Vascular whip
Contrast therapy: CIs
Peripheral vascular disease
Nerve injuries, lack of sensation
Anything that would be a CI for either hot or cold
Steam Bath: Uses
Upper respiratory conditions Preheat for massage, stretch Post exercise Sluggish circulation Reducing pain, muscle spasm Relaxation
Steam Bath: Effects
Loosens mucus Hyperemia Muscle relaxation Increased extensibility of connective tissue Increased ROM Decreased pain, spasm
Steam Bath: CI’s
Asthma Chronic bronchitis High or low BP Circulatory impairment Sensory impairment Severe varicose veins Pregnance Cancer Acute dermatological condition
Diaphoreses
excess sweating
Sauna
Dry heat
63-93 degrees, 10-15 minutes
Indications: relations, warming of tissue, muscle spasms, pain, stimulation of circulation, onset of cold
CI: systemic or chronic conditions (diabetes, pregnancy, hepatitis, etc)
Temperature Chart
Cold 16-18 Temperate 19-22 Lukewarm 23-32 Neutral 33-35 Warm 36-38 Hot 39-41 Very Hot 42-45
