Whirpool Temp Flashcards
1
Q
Acute inflammation
A
Cold
2
Q
Increase mobility in burn pts
A
Mild warmth
3
Q
Medium for exercise
A
Tepid
4
Q
RA x tolerate cold
A
Tepid
5
Q
Chronic conditions
A
Very Hot
6
Q
Increase tissue extensibility
A
Very hot
7
Q
Control pain
A
Hot
8
Q
Open wounds
A
Neutral warmth
9
Q
Decrease tone
A
Neutral warmth
10
Q
Acute inflamm if colder temp jot tolerated
A
Tepid
11
Q
Medically compromised pts with circulatory, sensory or cardiac disorders
A
Neutral warmth