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Modalities: Superficial Heating Agents Flashcards

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What is Conduction?

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Heat transfer from warmer object to cooler object that are in contact with each other.

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What modalities utilize Conduction?

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  • Hot Packs
  • Paraffin
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What is Convection?

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Heat transfer via the movement of air or fluid.

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What modalities utilize Convection?

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  • Whirlpool
  • Fluidotherapy (NOT TESTED)
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What is Radiation? Modality? (NOT TESTED)

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  • Transfer of heat via the transmission of electromagnetic energy.
  • Infrared Lamps
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With general heat application; large areas what Physiological Effects are Increased?

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  • Cardiac Output
  • Metabolic Rate
  • Pulse Rate (HR)
  • Respiratory Rate
  • Vasodilation

(Hip and Knee Immersed; considered a large area)

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With general heat application; large areas what Physiological Effects are Decreased?

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  • Blood Pressure
  • Muscle Activity
  • Blood to internal organs
  • Blood flow to resting muscles
  • Stroke Volume
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When superficial heat is applied to a small surface area what tissue is heated the most and least?

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Most: Skin

Least: Muscles and Joints

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In response to local heat application what physiological responses are increased?

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  • Blood Flow
  • Capillary Permeability
  • Elasticity
  • Metabolism
  • Vasodilation
  • Edema
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In response to local heat application what physiological responses are decreased?

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  • Joint stiffness
  • Muscle Strength
  • Muscle Spasms
  • Pain
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Precautions? READ

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  • Edema
  • Cardiac Insufficiency
  • Impaired thermoregulation
  • Metal
  • Pregnancy
  • Open wounds
  • Corticosteroid topical application
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Contraindication?

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  • Acute inflammatory conditions
  • Decreased Circulation
  • DVT
  • Impaired cognition and sensation
  • Malignant Tumor
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What can be given to the patient if they feel discomfort with the heating or cooling modality?

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Patients with good cognitive function:

  • Give a call bell or other signaling device
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How much time is elapsed for a hot pack to reach peak heat?

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5 minutes of application, this time patient is at greatest risk for burn - check skin within the first 5 minutes of treatment.

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Where is Paraffin primarily applied? (MEH)

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Small irregularly shaped areas:

  • Wrist
  • Hand
  • Foot
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Indications for Paraffin (MEH)

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Painful joints; arthritis in the late subacute or chronic phase.

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Joint Stiffness

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How is Blood Pressure affected by general heat application?

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Blood Pressure is Decreased

Vasodilation of the body may cause this

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