Hydrotherapy Contras Flashcards
What are the 2 contraindications for Whirlpool?
Maceration around the wound
Active Bleeding
What are the precautions for Whirlpool?
Impaired Thermal Sensation
Recent Skin Graft
Infection in the area
Confusion/Cognition
What are the additional contraindications for Whirlpool when using Hot or Very Hot Temperatures?
Hemorrhage Cancer Impaired Mentation Impaired Sensation Thrombophlebitis
What are the additional precautions for Whirlpool when using Hot or Very Hot Temperatures?
Cardiac Problems Open Wound Metal in the Area Pregnancy Injury/Inflammation Circulation Problems Edema Demyelinated Nerves Topical Counterirritants Impaired Thermoregulation
What are the additional contraindications for Whirlpool when using Cold Temperatures?
* 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
What are the additional precautions for Whirlpool when using Cold Temperatures?
Impaired Sensation Hypertension Age Impaired Mentation Open Wound Superficial Main Branch of a Nerve
What temperature range should be used for pain control?
99-104 degrees F
Hot
What temperature range should be used to treat Acute Inflammation?
32-79 degrees F
Cold
What temperature range should be used to increase soft tissue extensibility?
104-110 degrees F
Very Hot
What temperature range should be used for exercise in water?
79-96 degrees F
Tepid
What temperature should be used to clean or debride wounds?
92-96 degrees F
Neutral
What temperature should be used to increase mobility in burn patients?
96-98 degrees F
Mild Warmth
What temperature should be used with medically compromised patients?
92-96 degrees F
Neutral
What temperature should be used to treat chronic conditions?
104-110 degrees F
Very Hot
What temperature should be used to decrease tone?
92-96 degrees F
Neutral
What is the appropriate treatment time for Whirlpool
10 to 30 minutes
What assessments should be performed prior to whirlpool treatments?
Always perform light touch test
Thermal Testing for Cold, Hot or Very Hot temps
What are the thermal benefits of whirlpool treatments when using hot or very hot temperatures?
Decrease pain Increase blood flow Decrease joint stiffness Increase ROM Stimulate Healing Relas muscles
What are the benefits of using cold termperatures with whirlpool treatments?
Reduce inflammation
Reduce swelling
Reduce pain
Reduce Spasticity
