Superficial Heat (PTA)
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| HP(hot pack): hydrocollator water temperature | 158-167 F
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| HP (hot pack): amount of heating time in hydrocollator between each use | 30 min.
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| HP: number of towel layers | 6-8
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| HP: 1 HP cover= ____ towel layers | 2-3
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| When are additional towel layers needed for HP? | When pt. lies on top of HP.
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| Paraffin is used to heat | distal extremities
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| Paraffin should be maintained at what temperature? | 113-126 F
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| Paraffin should NOT be left on for longer than | 20 min.
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| IR (infrared Lamp) uses ______ heat to superficially heat tissues. | radiant
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| The main therapeutic effect of IR | soft tissue healing
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| Negatives about IR (why it is declining in use) | limited depth of penetration, dehydrating effects, risk of burns
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| IR: Pt. should be positioned _____ inches away from source. Treatment time should last for ______ minutes. | 20, 20
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| IR: As the distance _________, the intensity will _________, and the total treatment time should ___________. | decreases, increase, decrease
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| Fluidotherapy uses what type of heat? | convection
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| Fluidotherapy: therapeutic effects | tissue healing, skin desensitization, prevention of edema
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| Fluidotherapy: Positives | allows for active movement during treatment; temperature remains constant
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| Fluidotherapy: Negatives | Expensive; extremity may require being placed in dependent position
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| Fluidotherapy: temperature | 111-125 F
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| Fluidotherapy:treatment time | 20 min.
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| Indications for Superficial Heat | pain control, increase ROM, decrease joint stiffness, accelerate healing, IR for psoriasis & dermal ulcers
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| Precautions for Superficial Heat | pregnancy, impaired circulation, poor thermal regulation, edema, cardiac insufficiency, metal in the area, over an open wound, over areas where topical counterirritants have recently been applied
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| Contraindications for Superficial Heat | acute injury or inflammation, recent or potential hemorrhage, thrombophleblitis, impaired sensation and/or mentation, malignancy, IR to eyes
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| Adverse Effects of Superficial Heat | burns, fainting, bleeding, skin & eye damage from IR
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