Final Flashcards
Localized signs and symptoms
Redness, swelling, heat, drainage, pain at the site of the infection
Generalized signs and symptoms
Headache, fatigue, fever, increased pulse and respiration, possible vomiting and or diarrhea
Spreading blood borne diseases
Carried in blood
Spread through contact with body fluids, contaminated with blood, semen, vaginal secretion
Modalities Thermotherapy
Heat treatments
Relieve pain, promote muscle relaxation, reduce muscle spasms, reduce inflammation, treat skin ulcers, treat perineal lacerations, reduce swelling, promote drainage
Cryotherapy Modalities
Cold therapy
Relieve pain, reduce body temperature, control bleeding, reduce inflammation, prevent, edema
Physical Therapy Department
Assist and direct patients in the rehabilitation process