Heat/cold precautions and contras Flashcards

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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
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Precaution s for Cryo?

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Superficial branch of a main nerve
open wound
hypertension
poor sensation/mentation
very young/very old
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Precautions for thermotherapy?

A
Acute injury/inflam
prego
impaired circulation
"   " mentation
poor heat regulation
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