Ultrasound Therapy Flashcards
1
Q
What are the contraindications
A
Pregnancy Abnormal growth Malignancies Pacemaker Blood clots Psoriasis
2
Q
What are the three different types?
A
Subaqueous
Thermal
Non-thermal
3
Q
What are the two different MHz and their depths
A
1MHz- deep
3MHz- superficial
4
Q
What is power measured in?
A
Watts (W)
5
Q
How fast should you move the big transducer?
A
The width of the head per second
6
Q
How fast should you move the small transducer?
A
The width of the head x3 per second
7
Q
Two different rate of energy emitted
A
Continuous and pulsed
8
Q
Different times on
A
Continuous
1: 1
1: 4
1: 9
9
Q
Name steps in the procedure
A
Ask for consent Explain US Ask about precautions and contraindications Go get stuff Plug in machine Clean skin Set parameters Apply gel to skin Start therapy
10
Q
What are the precautions
A
Open wounds Impaired cognitive ability PVD Metal Lack of sensation Pain with pressure
