Hypertention Flashcards
Define hypertension
Elevation of blood pressure above normal range for a prolonged period of time
What the number of normal bp ?
120/80
High 130-139 / 85-89
How many stages in hypertention?
4 stages
What are types of hypertention?
Primary and secondary
What are the effect of mx on circulation
Assist in emtying blood and lymph
To avoid increase of bp where mx should be tx and how to apply those teqs ?
Limp first and using segmental or short efflurage
What teqniques should be avoided to control the amount of venous return to the heart?
Avoid long stroking and full limb efflurage
Hx question for hypertension?
Is hypertension diagnosed? Medication? Bp stable? Prevoius mx experience ? MD know client recieving mx?
What are CI for hypertension tx?
Prolonged , painful tecniques avoided
Stimulating teqs are avoided
Neck mm and carotid artery is CI
Avoid any modalities that will contribute to the return of large volumes of venous and lymp
Massage for hypertention
Number of modification will relate to the severity , however should look for any sign of distress during tx
In moderate stable hypertention what are some modification?
Reduce tx in prone
Some elevation of upper body while supine
Define hypertension
Elevation of blood pressure above normal range for a prolonged period of time
Define hypertension
Elevation of blood pressure above normal range for a prolonged period of time
What position are best for moderate to severe stage?
Seated
The least stress on cardiovascular
What are mAin goals for tx,?
1reduce sns
2 throughout tx must be alert for sign of distress
3 if distress occur put in semi seated untill it pass
