Passive Care - Infrared

Question 1

Action of Infrared

Answer 1

Thermal

Question 2

Results of Infrared

Answer 2

Vasodilation
Perspire
Decreased BP
Increased Blood and Lymph Flow
Decreased Spasm
Phagocytosis
Erythema - redness or mottled skin
Erythema Ab Ignc - mottled skin in area habitually exposed or one prolonged exposure

Question 3

Indications to use Infrared

Answer 3

Musculoskeletal - synovitis, tenosynovitis, sprains, strains, busitis, arthritis, torticollis

Catarrhal - bronchitis, sinusitis, laryngitis, coryza

Infectious - furuncles (boil), burns, ulcers

Other - folliculitis, conjunctivitis, neuritis, Bells Palsy, Raynauds

Question 4

Contraindications to Infrared

Answer 4

Pregnancy
Diabetes Mellitus
Thermal Sensitivity
Active TB
Encapsulated Swelling
Over Metal
Fair Skin
Contacts
Fever
Recent Scar
Skin Rash

Question 5

Short Wave (lamps) vs Long Wave (baths) Infrared: Distance of Short Wave

Answer 5

14-18 inches

Question 6

Short Wave (lamps) vs Long Wave (baths) Infrared: Distance of Long Wave

Answer 6

Direct contact with towel - layers

Question 7

Short Wave (lamps) vs Long Wave (baths) Infrared: Types of Short Wave

Answer 7

1. Luminous
2. Wire bound around porcelain
3. Sunlight - Heliotherapy

Question 8

Short Wave (lamps) vs Long Wave (baths) Infrared: Types of Long Wave

Answer 8

Hydrocollator
Heating Pad
Hot Water Bottle
Baths
Fluidotherapy

Question 9

Short Wave (lamps) vs Long Wave (baths) Infrared: Penetration of Short Wave

Answer 9

10mm

Question 10

Short Wave (lamps) vs Long Wave (baths) Infrared: Long Wave Penetration

Answer 10

1-3mm

Question 11

Short Wave (lamps) vs Long Wave (baths) Infrared: Short Wave Intensity

Answer 11

150-1500 watts

Question 12

Short Wave (lamps) vs Long Wave (baths) Infrared: Long Wave Intensity

Answer 12

varies

Question 13

Short Wave (lamps) vs Long Wave (baths) Infrared: Short Wave Wavelength

Answer 13

7,200 - 15,000 nm (2,000 - 4,000)

Question 14

Short Wave (lamps) vs Long Wave (baths) Infrared: Long Wave Wavelength

Answer 14

15,000 - 150,000 nm (7,000 - 9,000)

Question 15

Short Wave (lamps) vs Long Wave (baths) Infrared: Short Wave Frequency

Answer 15

High

Question 16

Short Wave (lamps) vs Long Wave (baths) Infrared: Long Wave Frequency

Answer 16

High

Question 17

Short Wave (lamps) vs Long Wave (baths) Infrared: Short Wave Time

Answer 17

10-30 minutes

Question 18

Short Wave (lamps) vs Long Wave (baths) Infrared: Long Wave Time

Answer 18

10-30 minutes

Question 19

Hydrocollator: Action

Answer 19

moist heat

decrease blood viscosity

Question 20

Hydrocollator: Distance

Answer 20

six towel layer

Question 21

Hydrocollator: Intensity

Answer 21

150-170 degrees

Question 22

Hydrocollator: Penetration

Answer 22

superficial

Question 23

Hydrocollator: Duration

Answer 23

20-30 minutes

Question 24

Hydrocollator: Other Information

Answer 24

Made of Canvas

Filled with Silica Gel

Question 25

Hydrocollator: Indications to Use Hydrocollator

Answer 25

Tension Headaches Prior to Adjustments Fribromyalgia Spasm

Question 26

Hydrocollator: Contraindications to Hydrocollator

Answer 26

``` Acute Conditions Recent Scars Fair Skin Myofascial Syndrome (MFS) Trigger Points Decrease Circulation ```

Question 27

Contrast Bath: Action

Answer 27

Thermal

Question 28

Contrast Bath: Result

Answer 28

Vasoconstriction / Vasodilation (pumping)

Question 29

Contrast Bath: Application

Answer 29

``` Hot Bath (98 - 104) - 10 minutes Cold Bath (60-65) - 1 minutes ``` Continue cycle for 20-30 minutes End with the effect you recommend or patient desires

Question 30

Contrast Bath: Indications

Answer 30

``` Subacute connective tissue injuries Bruises Early PVDs Raynaud's Buerger's DM ```

Question 31

Contrast Bath: Contraindications

Answer 31

Anesthesia Advanced Arterial Compromise Late PVDs

Question 32

Whirlpool Bath: Result

Answer 32

Relax Vasodilator Debridement (burns and abrasions)

Question 33

Whirlpool Bath: Temperature

Answer 33

100-105 degrees

Question 34

Whirlpool Bath: Time

Answer 34

20-30 minutes / 2 times a day

Question 35

Whirlpool Bath: Indications

Answer 35

Burns

Question 36

Whirlpool Bath: Contraindications

Answer 36

Increases BP | Vascular Compromised

Question 37

Sitz Bath: Temperature

Answer 37

105-115 degrees

Question 38

Sitz Bath: Time

Answer 38

2-10 minutes

Question 39

Sitz Bath: Indications

Answer 39

``` Hemorrhoids Cystitis Dysmenorrhea Coccydynia Prostatitis Post Partum Distress Constipation Urinary Retention Sciatica ```

Question 40

Sitz Bath: Contraindications

Answer 40

Infertility

Question 41

Paraffin Bath: Temperature

Answer 41

125-130 degrees

Question 42

Paraffin Bath: Time

Answer 42

20 minutes

Question 43

Paraffin Bath: Application

Answer 43

Dip 7-10 times, wrap 20 minutes, active exercise Ratio 7:1 Paraffin Mineral Oil

Question 44

Paraffin Bath: Indications

Answer 44

Chronic Arthritis Hands Injured Fingers

Question 45

Paraffin Bath: Contraindications

Answer 45

Acute Arthritis | Vascular Compromise

Question 46

Fluidotherapy (Dry Whirlpool, Dry Heat, Solid Cellulose Suspended in Concealed Air Chamber with Wind): Action

Answer 46

Micro-massage | Thermal

Question 47

Fluidotherapy: Results

Answer 47

Relaxation Vasodilator Sedation

Question 48

Fluidotherapy: Temperature

Answer 48

115-120 degrees

Question 49

Fluidotherapy: Time

Answer 49

15-20 minutes

Question 50

Fluidotherapy: Indications

Answer 50

``` Chronic Arthritis Amputee Strains To Increase ROM RSDS (reflex sympathy dystrophy) aka CRPS (complex regional pain syndrome) Dystonia Open Wounds ```

Question 51

Fluidotherapy: Contraindications

Answer 51

``` Acute Arthritis Vascular Diseases Skin Infections Burns Young Old Implants ```

Question 52

Is a Hydrocollator Convection or Conduction?

Answer 52

Conduction

Question 53

Is a Contrast Bath Convection or Conduction?

Answer 53

Convection

Question 54

Is a Whirlpool Bath Convection or Conduction?

Answer 54

Convection

Question 55

Is a Sitz Bath Convection or Conduction?

Answer 55

Convection

Question 56

Is a Paraffin Bath Convection or Conduction?

Answer 56

Conduction

Question 57

Is a Fluidotherapy Convection or Conduction?

Answer 57

Convection

Question 58

Why is mineral oil added to Paraffin Bath?

Answer 58

makes it easier to boil

Question 59

What modalities should you leave on LESS than 20 minute?

Answer 59

UV, US, Stitz Bath

Question 60

Does Fluidotherapy use water?

Answer 60

No, it's a dry whirlpool

Question 61

What modality can both vasodialate and vasoconstrictor?

Answer 61

ice

Question 62

What modality can cause a burn and treat a burn?

Answer 62

Infrared