Iontophoresis Flashcards
1
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Technique used to introduce ions into the body with the use of direct current
A
Iontophoresis
2
Q
Ionto indications (4)
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- Inflammation
- Pain
- Wound
- Edema
3
Q
Ionto contra/precautions (5)
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- Pacemaker
- Pregnancy
- Thrombosis
- Arrhythmia
- Allergy to drug
4
Q
Things to remember (3)
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- No HP
- No sunburn
- No lay on electrode
5
Q
Ionto phys effects
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Strength of electrical field determines force of ions
Current density determined by size of electrode (small =more dense)
6
Q
Ionto parameters/ equation
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mA/min= mA x duration
7
Q
Ionto intensity…
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1-4 mA. Based on pt comfort
8
Q
Medication with + polarity
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Lidocaine
9
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Medication with - polarity
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Dexamethasone
10
Q
3 steps to decrease burns
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- Intensity and duration balanced
- Increase electrode size
- Good skin integrity
11
Q
process where soluble compounds are broken down into ions that are suspended in some solution
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ionization
12
Q
solution with ionic movement
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electrolytes
13
Q
movement of ions in solution
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electrophoresis
14
Q
quality of ion transfer is determined by (3)
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- intensity
- duration
- ion concentration
15
Q
ionto current
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continuous direct
