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Phonophoresis-Bon #174954
Question | Answer |
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Indication for Phonophoresis | Subcutaneous inflammatory conditions |
Contrindications for Phonophoresis | 1)Allergy to med 2)CA 3)Over Carotid sinus,eyes,spine,testes,ovaries 4)Encapsulated infection 5) Decreased sensation 6)Pacemaker 7)Pregnancy 8) Radiation tx site 9)TB 10)Thrombus 11)Active Bleeding |
What is Phonophoresis? | process in which whole medicinal molecules are driven across the skin and into deeper mm and nerve by means of US. |
Name 2 Purpose and Effects of Phonophoresis | Purpose: to introduce medicinal molecules to a local area without invasion of the skin Effect: Due to increased cell membrane permeability from the US the med molecules are readily absorbed. |
What medium is used with Phonophoresis? | Sound Waves. Meds are put in gel during US |