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Hydrotherapy Contras Flashcards

1
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What are the 2 contraindications for Whirlpool?

A

Maceration around the wound

Active Bleeding

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What are the precautions for Whirlpool?

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Impaired Thermal Sensation
Recent Skin Graft
Infection in the area
Confusion/Cognition

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What are the additional contraindications for Whirlpool when using Hot or Very Hot Temperatures?

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Hemorrhage
Cancer
Impaired Mentation
Impaired Sensation
Thrombophlebitis
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What are the additional precautions for Whirlpool when using Hot or Very Hot Temperatures?

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Cardiac Problems
Open Wound
Metal in the Area
Pregnancy
Injury/Inflammation
Circulation Problems
Edema
Demyelinated Nerves
Topical Counterirritants
Impaired Thermoregulation
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What are the additional contraindications for Whirlpool when using Cold Temperatures?

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* Circulatory compromise or peripheral 
   vascular disease
*  Hypersensitivity to cold
*  Blood in the urine when cold
*  Raynaud's
*  Regenerating Nerves
*  Intolerance to Cold
*  Protein in the blood when exposed to cold
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What are the additional precautions for Whirlpool when using Cold Temperatures?

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Impaired Sensation
Hypertension
Age
Impaired Mentation
Open Wound
Superficial Main Branch of a Nerve
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What temperature range should be used for pain control?

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99-104 degrees F

Hot

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What temperature range should be used to treat Acute Inflammation?

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32-79 degrees F

Cold

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What temperature range should be used to increase soft tissue extensibility?

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104-110 degrees F

Very Hot

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What temperature range should be used for exercise in water?

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79-96 degrees F

Tepid

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What temperature should be used to clean or debride wounds?

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92-96 degrees F

Neutral

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What temperature should be used to increase mobility in burn patients?

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96-98 degrees F

Mild Warmth

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What temperature should be used with medically compromised patients?

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92-96 degrees F

Neutral

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What temperature should be used to treat chronic conditions?

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104-110 degrees F

Very Hot

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What temperature should be used to decrease tone?

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92-96 degrees F

Neutral

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16
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What is the appropriate treatment time for Whirlpool

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10 to 30 minutes

17
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What assessments should be performed prior to whirlpool treatments?

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Always perform light touch test

Thermal Testing for Cold, Hot or Very Hot temps

18
Q

What are the thermal benefits of whirlpool treatments when using hot or very hot temperatures?

A 
Decrease pain
Increase blood flow
Decrease joint stiffness
Increase ROM
Stimulate Healing
Relas muscles
19
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What are the benefits of using cold termperatures with whirlpool treatments?

A

Reduce inflammation
Reduce swelling
Reduce pain
Reduce Spasticity

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