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Iontophoresis

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QuestionAnswer
What is Galvanotaxis? The directional movement in response to an electrical field
How long can an open would last? years
Negative electrodes help with what stage acute
Positive electrodes help with what stage chronic
Will CMS pay for ESTIM If for stage III or stage IV open wound
How does ESTIM help with edema Repels negative charged serum proteins (does not decrease already apparent swelling)
What type of current is used for Iontophoresis? Direct current (DC)
What is the drug most used with Iontophoresis? Dexamethasone
What kind of charge does Dexamethasone have? Negative
What is Dexamethasone used for? Anti-inflammatory
What kind of charge does Lidocaine have? positive
What is Lidocaine used for? local anesthetic
What percent of lidocaine concentrated 5%
What extra contraindicators does Iontophoresis have? Skin permeability Contraindications of drug
What are the indications of iontophoresis? Point specific pain inflamation
What are benefits of Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) Nonimmersive Does not aerosolize More selective
What are precautions of NPWT Confusion/disorientation Untreaded osteomyelitis
What are contraindications of NPWT Necrotic tissue w/ eschar Untreated osteomyelitis malignancy in wound Untreated malnutrition Exposed blood vessels, nerves, or organs Nonenteric and unexplored fistulas
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