Non-systems: Therapeutic Modalities: Cryotherapy: Precautions Flashcards

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Precautions

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  • Hypertension
  • Poor thermal regulation
  • Impaired sensation
  • Open wound over superficial nerve
  • Very old or young
  • Cognitive changes
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Precautions: Red Flag

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  • Cold hypersensitivity
  • Cold intolerance
  • Cryoglobulinemia
  • Peripheral vascular disease
  • Raynaud’s
  • Over regenerating peripheral nerves
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