Thermotherapy Flashcards
What are the application of thermotherapy
Heat packs / hydrocollator pack WWP Paraffin bath Heat lamps Fluidotherapy
What are the indications (aka why do we use) of heat?
Decrease pain
Decrease muscle spasm
Heat very superficial joint capsules (hand and fingers)
What are the contraindications of heat
Acute inflammation Diminished sensation Poor local circulation Open wounds Pregnant abdomen Genitals or eyes
Would you ever put heat on an acute injury
No you NEVER would
What does CBAN stand for
Cold, burning, aching, analgesia
What are the precautions for heat
Coronary artery disease
High BP
Fevers
Medical instability
What is a hydrocollator pack and what does it consist of
Heat pack filled with gel at 170F
Packs must be covered with towel
Treatment time is 20 min
Constant monitoring
What does a WWP consist of
Same as CWP expect temp Massaging effects of jets Temp should NEVER exceed 115F Monitor for bacteria Treatment time 20
What is the avg temp for WWP
101-104F
What is paraffin bath and what does it consists of
Wax bath 7parts wax 1 part mineral oil Heat to 127F Dip body part in wax 3-6 times Cannot be used with open wounds Treatment time 20-30 mintues
Fluidotherapy what is it and what are the advantages and disadvantages
A dry WP
Ground cellulose materials heat to 125f and blow around in chamber
Ad- is limb is not in gravity prone position
Dis- cost
How much effect does thermotherapy have on blood flow, temp, or metabolism?
Little or no effect
what factors impede healing
Age Health Nutrition Humidity Keloids Infection Extent of injury
