Inflammation, Treatment Variables and Abbott’s Chart Flashcards
____________ - is the body’s basic defence and healing process that takes place when tissues have been damaged, due to injury or disease. The terms acute, sub-acute and chronic refer to the three most basic stages of the healing process .
Inflammation
What are the five signs of inflammation?
P.R.I.S.H.
- Pain or Dolor
- Redness or Rubor
- Immobility
- Swelling or Tumor
- Heat
What is the duration of acute inflammation?
24 – 48 hours
What are the signs of acute inflammation?
Redness
Heat
Pain
Limited movement
Increased swelling
What are the signs of sub - acute inflammation?
Possible redness
Possible bruising
Warmth
Pain
Limited movement
Swelling, which although still present is not increasing
What is the duration of sub-acute inflammation?
48 – 72 hours
What is the duration of chronic inflammation?
72 hours to resolution
The following are signs of chronic inflammation. Except:
a. May be present in patients that have not had any acute inflammation e.g.chronic tendonitis
b. Bluish color or blanching due to decreased circulation
c. Decreased temperature due to decreased circulation
d. Possible slight extra-articular or interstitial swelling due to chronic edema or lymphatic congestion
Except: b
What are the variable components of hydrotherapy treatment?
Temperature
Duration
Location
Size of application
Velocity of application
Use of therapeutic additives
Post-hydrotherapy care
Abbott’s Chart Temperature of Application: What is the temperature for vapour?
212 Fahrenheit (F)
100 Centigrade (C)
Abbott’s Chart Temperature of Application: What is the temperature for Painfully Hot ?
110-120 F
43.3-48.8 C
Abbott’s Chart Temperature of Application: What is the temperature for Very Hot ?
104-110 F
40-43.3 C
Abbott’s Chart Temperature of Application: What is the temperature for Hot?
100-104 F - Hot tub
38-40 C– Hot tub
Abbott’s Chart Temperature of Application: What is the temperature for Warm?
92-100 F
34-38 C
Abbott’s Chart Temperature of Application: What is the temperature for Neutral?
94-97 F
34.4-36 C