Iontophoresis

Question 1

what decreases as treatment progresses due to saturation of ions and blood flow?

Answer 1

Skin impedence

Question 2

What is another name for the electrode with medication?

Answer 2

Actie

Question 3

what is the non-medicated electrode referred to as?

Answer 3

dispersive or return electrode

Question 4

Are most ionto units AC or DC?

Answer 4

DC

Question 5

What are home going instructions for a patient recieving ionto?

Answer 5

Take the pad off when you shower, do not sleep with the pad on, remove if the pad becomes uncomfortable or if the pad begins to come off.

Question 6

What are some indications for Iontophoresis?

Answer 6

Inflammation, anagesia, muscle spasm, ishemia, edema, calcium deposits and scar tissue

Question 7

What are some contraindications for ionto?

Answer 7

skin lesions,sensitivity or allergy to drug, sensitivity or allergy to adhesives,impaired sensation, over electronic implants