Lab Test 1 Flashcards
What is ice good for
Acute and subacute conditions
Pain, inflammation, fever, insect bites, muscle spasm, sprains/strains, burns/boils
Contraindications for ice
Raynauds dx, coma, poor circulation, over the heart, open wounds, RA, frostbite, Gravid uterus, hypersensitivity
What are the stages of sensation
Cold 1-3 mins
Aching/stinging
Pain/burning 2-7 mins
Numbness 5-15 mins
How long to apply and how
15-20 mins with one towel layer
How and how long to ice massage
15 mins of direct ice with pressure
How and how long for slush bucket
15 mins directly in ice, remove as soon as numb and dry the area
How long to wait after ice tx
One hour to bring back body temp
Indications of heat
Muscle spasm, chronic pain, vascular stasis, anxiety
Contraindications of heat tx
Peripheral vascular disease, neoplasm, local edema, rashes, implants, Gravid uterus, DM, fever, acute condition, eyes and infection
How and how long for heat Tx
10- 20 mins
6-8 towel layers
How long to wait between treatments for heat
30 mins
Indications for microcurrents
Pain, swelling and would healing
Contraindications for microcurrents
Gravid uterus, cardiac arrhythmia, vascular disease, implanted electrical device, hypersensitivity
What is the intensity for microcurrents for probes
350-550 microamps
What is the frequency range for microcurrents probes
.5 - 10 Hz
