Heat/cold precautions and contras Flashcards
1
Q
Contraindications for cryotherapy?(7)
A
hypersentsativity(cold induced uticaria) intolerance cryoglobulinemia Paroxysmal hemoglobinuria Raynaud's Over a regenerating peripheral nerve Areas with vascular disease or circulatory compromise
2
Q
Precaution s for Cryo?
A
Superficial branch of a main nerve open wound hypertension poor sensation/mentation very young/very old
3
Q
Precautions for thermotherapy?
A
Acute injury/inflam prego impaired circulation " " mentation poor heat regulation