ultrasound Flashcards
1
Q
contraindication
A
malignancy pregnancy cns tissue joint cement plastic pacemaker thrombophlebitis eyes or reproductive organs
2
Q
precautions
A
acute inj/ inflam
epiphyseal plates
fractures
breast implants
3
Q
ultrasound thermal benefits
A
incr metabolic rate decre pain and muscle spasms alter nerve conduction velocity incr circulation incr ROM reaches deeper than heat
4
Q
ultrasound nonthrmal benefits
A
incr intracellular calcium
promotes cell function & tissue healing
