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Iontophoresis Flashcards

1
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Technique used to introduce ions into the body with the use of direct current

A

Iontophoresis

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2
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Ionto indications (4)

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  1. Inflammation
  2. Pain
  3. Wound
  4. Edema
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3
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Ionto contra/precautions (5)

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  1. Pacemaker
  2. Pregnancy
  3. Thrombosis
  4. Arrhythmia
  5. Allergy to drug
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4
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Things to remember (3)

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  1. No HP
  2. No sunburn
  3. No lay on electrode
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5
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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)

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6
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Ionto parameters/ equation

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mA/min= mA x duration

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7
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Ionto intensity…

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1-4 mA. Based on pt comfort

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8
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Medication with + polarity

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Lidocaine

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9
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Medication with - polarity

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Dexamethasone

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10
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3 steps to decrease burns

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  1. Intensity and duration balanced
  2. Increase electrode size
  3. Good skin integrity
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11
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process where soluble compounds are broken down into ions that are suspended in some solution

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ionization

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12
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solution with ionic movement

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electrolytes

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13
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movement of ions in solution

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electrophoresis

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14
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quality of ion transfer is determined by (3)

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  1. intensity
  2. duration
  3. ion concentration
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15
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ionto current

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continuous direct

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16
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Intensity should be set so pt feels…

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prickly or tingling

17
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normal range for dosage is…

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40-80 mA/min

18
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space between electrodes should be…

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at least the diameter of active electrode

19
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tissues susceptible to burns (4)

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  1. new scar
  2. ulcers
  3. diabetic skin
  4. abrasions

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