Thermal Modalities I Flashcards
The safety of heat application relies on the ability of the patient to report changes in sensation to prevent a burn
Lack of Sensation
Most popular technique used in Paraffin Application | Safe
Dipping
This technique involves dipping and removing the body part from the paraffin bath…
8-10 repetitions
Wrapped extremity is positioned in elevation to minimize edema formation.
Dipping
Dipping intervention duration is?
15-20 minutes
Body part is re-immersed and left in the
paraffin bath for the duration of the
intervention.
Immersion
At high risk of burns
Immersion
Brush applies _____________ on the affected body part with the help of paint brush using even and rapid strokes
(BRUSH) 8-10 coats of wax
Does not allow elevation of the body part body part being treated thus increases the chances in forming edema.
Immersion
One thick coating of wax is formed treated
area should be wrapped 1st in a plastic then wrapped with a towel for __________
(BRUSH) 10-20 minutes
Using any utensil to scoop and directly pour a wax on the part to be treated.
Pouring
Treatment duration includes __________
(POURING) 10-15 minutes
Wax should be poured 7-10 times to create a thick coat, then covered with a plastic
(POURING) 7-10 times
It is the narrowing of blood vessels due to the contraction of their muscular walls
Vasoconstriction
Use of Ice and other cooling agents
CYROTHERAPY
