Midterm_Heat and Cold Application Flashcards
Its sometimes termed thermotherapy. Uses heat therapy. Relieves symptoms like pain and discomfort
Heat Application
Its termed cryo therapy. Reduces symptoms like pain, swelling, and discomfort
Cold Application
Types of Heat pads
- Electric Heat Pad
- Cordless Microwave heat wrap
- Bair Hugger Warming Blanket
Materials Needed in Cold application
- Ice bag
- Ice Cubes
- Clean Gloves
It vasodilates the blood vessels of the body.
Heat
Physiologic Effects of Heat Application
- Increase capillary permeability
- Increases cellular Metabolism
- Increase inflammation
It constricts (Vasoconstriction) the blood vessels of the body. increases blood pressure.
Cold Application
Physiologic effects of Cold Application
- increase blood pressure
- decrease cellular metabolism
- decreases inflammation
When to use Hot application
- chronic pain
- Arthritis
- muscle spasms
- tight muscles
- stiff joints
- chronic sport injuries
When not to use Heat application
- 1st 48 hours after injury
- Active hemorrhage
- Localized malignant tumor
- skin redness or blisters
When to use cold application
- Sprains
- strains
- tendonitis
- Fresh injuries
- Contusions or bumps
- swelling areas
- trauma or accidents
- to stop bleeding
When not to use cold application
- open wounds
- impaired circulation
- Allergy or hypersensitivity to cold
Special Precautions:
- client unable to perceive heat and cold discomfort
- may lead to burns
Neurosensory Impairment
Special Precautions:
- client confused or altered level of consciousness
Impaired mental status
Special Precautions:
- people with this circulation lack normal ability to dissipate heat via blood circulation
- risk of tissue injury
Impaired Circulation
