whirlpools

Question 1

objective of a whirlpool

Answer 1

increase circulation (wound healing)

muscle relaxation

pain relief

mechanical debridement

exercise

Question 2

types of whirlpool

Answer 2

hubbard tank

low boy

high boy

extremity tank

Question 3

hubbard tank

Answer 3

largest

full body immersion

Question 4

low boy tank

Answer 4

long sit like a bath tub

Question 5

high boy tank

Answer 5

what we have in class

primarily for extremities

Question 6

extremity tank

Answer 6

small

portable

Question 7

cold whirlpool temp

Answer 7

61-79 degrees F

19-26 degrees C

Question 8

hot/warm whirlpool temp

Answer 8

98-105 degrees F

36.5-40.5 degrees C

Question 9

treatment time

Answer 9

5-15 minutes

Question 10

cleaning the whirlpool

Answer 10

drain, clean, disinfect after each use

no chemical additives if skin is intact

run disinfectant into the tub for 5-10 w/ system running

Question 11

clinical considerations

Answer 11

using for an ankle sprain isn’t the best b/c of dependent positioning

Question 12

what should you pay attention to while cleaning

Answer 12

gloves and goggles to be worn

surfaces scrubbed with cleanser (alcohol infused) then rinse with clean water

drain, rinse and dry after running machine w/ cleaner for 5-10 minutes

Question 13

parts of the whirlpool

Answer 13

turbine

butterfly valve

on/off

breather tube

suspension bracket

turbine ejector

throttle

drive shaft

hole (drain)

Question 14

what increases or decreases agitation

Answer 14

butterfly valve

Question 15

safety concerns

Answer 15

fear of falls and drowning

falls

drowning

electrical