Ultrasound

Question 1

What are the second six contraindications of ultrasound?

Answer 1

1. Pacemaker
2. Eyes
3. Heart
4. Reproductive organs
5. Infection
6. Thrombosis
   Oh yeah, fracture and growth plates are precautions I guess. Not sure why they’re in the contraindications slide…

Question 2

What are the first six indications of ultrasound?

Answer 2

1. Soft if you shortening
2. Pain control
3. Dermal ulcers
4. Surgical skin incisions
5. Tendon injuries
6. Resorption of calcium deposits

Question 3

What are the second six indications of ultrasound?

Answer 3

1. Bone fractures
2. Carpal tunnel syndrome
3. Phonopheresis
4. Plantar warts
5. Herpes zoster infection
6. Breast-feeding mothers clogged ducts (careful of implants!)

Question 4

What are the first six contraindications of ultrasound?

Answer 4

1. When heat is contra indicated
2. malignant tumor
3. Pregnancy
4. Central nervous system tissue
5. Joint replacement/surgical cement
6. Plastic components