Passive Care - Cryotherapy Flashcards

1
Q

Three things that cryotherapy does

A
  1. Vasocontriction
  2. Anesthesia
  3. Pumping Reaction
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2
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CBAN

A

Cold (5 minutes)
Burn (10 minutes)
Ache (15 minutes)
Numb (20 minutes)

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3
Q

Hunting Lewis Reaction

A

Pumping (vasodialation and vasoconstriction) after 20 minutes of icing / bad

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4
Q

Treatment Temperatures: Cold

A

55-65

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5
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Treatment Temperatures: Cool

A

65-80

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6
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Treatment Temperatures: Tepid

A

80-92

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7
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Treatment Temperatures: Neutral

A

92-96

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8
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Treatment Temperatures: Warm

A

96-99

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9
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Treatment Temperatures: Hot

A

99-104

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10
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Treatment Temperatures: Very Hot

A

105-115

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11
Q

Types of Heat Transmission: Convection

A

transmission of heat in gases and liquids by circulation heat particles
TYPES: Baths (hot and cold), IR

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12
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Types of Heat Transmission: Radiation

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transmission of heat without the intervening medium getting warm
does not heat air
TYPES: Lamps, MWD, IR, UV

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13
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Types of Heat Transmission: Conversion

A

the conversion of electrical energy into heat or mechanical energy
changes energy, reverse piezoelectric
TYPES: Ultrasound

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14
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Types of Heat Transmission: Conduction

A

the transfer of heat through a substance, often heating up a solid
TYPES: Ice, Hydrocollator, Paraffin, IR

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15
Q

Action of Cryotherapy

A

Hypothermal

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16
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Results of Cryotherapy

A

LOCAL PRIMARY EFFECTS: decrease edema (vascular), anesthesia (neuro), increase pain tolerance

SECONDARY EFFECTS: increase viscosity of the blood, decrease cell metabolism, increase joint stiffness

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17
Q

Indications of Cryotherapy

A
Headaches (migraines)
Urticaria (red wheals), itchy
Spasticity (trigger point) MFS
Sprain / Strain
Angiomas
Warts and Herpes
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18
Q

Contraindications of Cryotherapy

A
Elderly and Infants
Hypersentitive to Cold
Vascular Diseases (Raynaud's)
High Blood Pressure
Chilblains (right before frostbite) and Frostbite
Tension Headaches
Spasm (fibromyalgia)
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19
Q

Penetration

A

superficial

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20
Q

Dosage

A

Every 20 minutes, each two waking hours

21
Q

Types: Ice Pack

A

Moist towel layer - increase ice permeability
Time: 20 minutes
Method: conduct

22
Q

Types: Blue Ice

A

Dry towel layer, reusable
Time: 20 minutes
Method: conduct

23
Q

Types: Vapocoolant Spray

A

Fluori-methane / Ethyl chloride
18-24”, angle spray, spray one direction, nozzle adjusts
Time: none
Method: none
it’s not used a lot anymore - bad for the ozone

24
Q

Types: Ice Massage

A

Direct ice has deepest effect / Must move
Time: 0 - 20 minutes
Method: Conduct

25
Q

Types: Ice Immersion

A

Ice bath
Time: 0 - 20 minutes
Method: Convect

26
Q

Types:Cryokinetics

A

Ice first, activity second
Time: 0-20 minutes
Method: Conduct

27
Q

Types: Ice Massage and Passive ROM

A

Time: 0 -20 minutes
Method: Conduct

28
Q

Comparison of Cold and Heat Effects: Vasodilation

A

Heat

29
Q

Comparison of Cold and Heat Effects: Increased Blood Flow (low BP)

A

Heat

30
Q

Comparison of Cold and Heat Effects: Increased Edema

A

Heat

31
Q

Comparison of Cold and Heat Effects: Vasoconstriction

A

Cold

32
Q

Comparison of Cold and Heat Effects: Decreased Blood Flow (increased BP)

A

Cold

33
Q

Comparison of Cold and Heat Effects: Decreased Edema

A

Cold

34
Q

Comparison of Cold and Heat Effects: Increased Metabolism

A

Heat

35
Q

Comparison of Cold and Heat Effects: Decreased Metabolism

A

Cold

36
Q

Comparison of Cold and Heat Effects: Decreased Viscosity

A

Heat

37
Q

Comparison of Cold and Heat Effects: Increased Ability to Stretch

A

Heat

38
Q

Comparison of Cold and Heat Effects: Decreased Stiffness

A

Heat

39
Q

Comparison of Cold and Heat Effects: Increased Viscosity

A

Cold

40
Q

Comparison of Cold and Heat Effects: Decreased Ability to Stretch

A

Cold

41
Q

Comparison of Cold and Heat Effects: Decreased Pain, after an initial increase, numb (anesthesia)

A

Cold

42
Q

Comparison of Cold and Heat Effects: Decreased Pain (sedate)

A

Heat

43
Q

Comparison of Cold and Heat Effects: Decreased Muscle Spasm, Torticollis, Tender Points (FM)

A

Heat

44
Q

Comparison of Cold and Heat Effects: Decreased Muscle Strength

A

Heat

45
Q

Comparison of Cold and Heat Effects: Decreased Endurance

A

Heat

46
Q

Comparison of Cold and Heat Effects: Decreased Spasticity, Trigger Points, MFS

A

Cold

47
Q

Comparison of Cold and Heat Effects: Increased or Decreased Strength

A

Cold

48
Q

Comparison of Cold and Heat Effects: Decreased Skilled Motor Tasks

A

Cold