Modalities Flashcards
1
Q
With heat application, what happens to cardiac output and blood pressure
A
Cardiac output: increase
Blood pressure: decrease
2
Q
What is conduction
A
Heat transfer from a warmer object to a cooler object by means of direct molecular interaction of objects in physical contact
3
Q
What is convection
A
Heat transfer by movement of air or fluid from a warmer area to a cooler area or moving past a cooler body part
4
Q
What are examples of convective modalities
A
Whirlpool, fluidotherapy
5
Q
Examples of conduction
A
Hot pack, paraffin
6
Q
What is radiation
A
Transfer of heat from a warmer object to a cooler object by means of transmission of electromagnetic energy without heating or an intervening medium
7
Q
Radiation modalities
A
Infrared lamp
