Precautions for using ultrasound

Question 1

Precaution relating to intensity

Answer 1

Always use the lowest intensity which produces a therapeutic response

Question 2

Precaution relating to applicator

Answer 2

Ensure that the applicator head is moved constantly throughout the treatment

Question 3

Precaution relating to heating

Answer 3

If a thermal dose is intended, ensure that the contraindications that apply have been considered

Question 4

Precaution relating to pacemaker

Answer 4

Caution is advised in the vicinity of a cardiac pacemaker or other implanted electronic device as the waves can interrupt with its signal

Question 5

Precaution relating to metal implants

Answer 5

continuous ultrasound is considered unwise over metal implants as it can have a reflecting effect to the waves and this can cause the production of standing waves