Passive Care - Short Wave and Microwave Diathermy Flashcards
Short Wave and Microwave Diathermy: Action
Thermal
Short Wave and Microwave Diathermy: Results – Increases
Temperature Pulse Respiration BMR Lymph Flow Elimination Nutrition Vasodilation Glandular Secretions Endocrine Changes
Short Wave and Microwave Diathermy: Results - Decreases
Blood Pressure
Nerve Pain
Muscle Cramps
Muscle Spasms
Short Wave and Microwave Diathermy: Safety
Diathermy unit must be 10 feet from any other electrical modality (pacemaker, braces)
Diathermy treatments on individuals must be 4 feet from hearing aids, bridge work, etc
Short Wave Diathermy: Indications
outside - in general Deep Muscle Thoracic Cavity Bronchitis Joints PID (pelvic inflammatory disease) Prostatitis Sinusitis - algia neuritis amenorrhea otitis media
Microwave Diathermy: Indications
inside - out local deep muscle joints PID prostatitis otitis externa best for hip conditions neuritis
Short Wave Diathermy: Contraindications
Pregnancy Casts Metal Hearing Aide Casts Contacts Wet Skin Ulcers Pacemakers advanced Osteoporosis
Microwave Diathermy: Contraindications
same as SWD Sinusitis Metal Scars Wet Skin Open Epiphysis Otitis Media
Short Wave Diathermy: Types
Induction (eddy currents):
Diplode (drum)
Circumplode (coil)
Condensor:
Longitudinal
Coplanar
Transverse
Butterfly:
Sinus
Microwave Diathermy: Types
Directors:
goggles
no towel
Cosine Law
Inverse Square Law
Short Wave Diathermy: Distance
Towel (2” for maximum heat)
Microwave Diathermy: Distance
1-7 inches
Short Wave Diathermy: Time
20-30 minutes
Microwave Diathermy: Time
10 - 20 minutes
Short Wave Diathermy: Penetration
muscle-fat interface