Precautions/Risks Flashcards
Thermotherapy
Severe Cardiac Insufficiency
Impaired Blood circulation
Superficial open/closed wounds including grafts/burns
Superficial metal implants in human tissue
Areas of demyelinated nerves
Systemic Infection
Hypotension
Cryotherapy
Over superficial peripheral nerves Very young/old Overweight/obese HTN Impaired circulation Thoracic of coronopathies Hemiplegia Cardio/resp disorders Loss of joint sense position
Compression
Occult Arterial disease
Malfunction of device
Compression of commn fibular nerve
Hydrotherapy
Thermal skin damage
shock/electrocution
Falling/fainting/drowning
Pathogen transmission/contamination
Traction
Acute spinal conditions (early phase of trauma, recent spinal fx, severe disc herniation) IJC thrombosis risk Prone/supine intolerance History of spine surgery HTN/Respiratory issues Dentures Breathing problems TMJ
Manual Therapy
Cardiac Arrythmias New scar tissue/keloid Low BP Osteoporosis Swelling from cardio insuff, kidney/liver disease
Ultrasound
Impaired sensation
Iontophoresis
Skin irritation/burns
Skin with impaired sensation to heat/pain
Presence of flammable sprays/solutions
E-Stim
Skin damage Confused Patients muscle damage Near Diathermy devices Burns Rxn to electrode Pain
IFC
Skin damage Confused Patients muscle damage Near Diathermy devices Burns Rxn to electrode Pain Severe cardiopathies Cross-infxn Vacuum electrode over fragile skin Fainting Nausea Rashes Increased swelling
MES
Wound Contamination
Coupling media temperature
HVPC
Same as other E-stim
Prevent cross-contamination
Topical wound care products need to be discontinued
Diathermy
Operator's exposure Neighboring patients Touching cables and electrodes during tx Sweat/perspiration Obese with capacitor type
Laser
Over an infected area Growth plates Testes Bruised muscle Confusion, epilepsy, fever
