First Half Flashcards
1
Q
Heat I
A
pain reduction
increase blood flow
2
Q
Heat P
A
Patients with peripheral nerve involvement
Patients should only experience mild to moderate heat
3
Q
Heat C
A
children under 6
decreased sensation
replantation
fever
4
Q
Cold (cryotherapy) I
A
edema
inflammation
pain
5
Q
Cold P
A
sensory deficits
decreased circulation
hypersensitivity to cold
6
Q
Cold C
A
cold hives, replantation
7
Q
Ultrasound I
A
pain relief
muscle spasms
8
Q
Ultrasound P
A
over joint replacements
decreased sensation
9
Q
Ultrasound C
A
over reproductive organs
within 6 inches of pacemaker
10
Q
Iontophoresis I
A
acute or subacute inflammation (epicondylitis)
11
Q
Iontophoresis P
A
thin/fragile skin
patients that can’t communicate
12
Q
Iontophoresis C
A
over damaged skin
over heart
