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Passive Care - Infrared Flashcards

1
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Action of Infrared

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Thermal

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Results of Infrared

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Vasodilation
Perspire
Decreased BP
Increased Blood and Lymph Flow
Decreased Spasm
Phagocytosis
Erythema - redness or mottled skin
Erythema Ab Ignc - mottled skin in area habitually exposed or one prolonged exposure
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Indications to use Infrared

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Musculoskeletal - synovitis, tenosynovitis, sprains, strains, busitis, arthritis, torticollis

Catarrhal - bronchitis, sinusitis, laryngitis, coryza

Infectious - furuncles (boil), burns, ulcers

Other - folliculitis, conjunctivitis, neuritis, Bells Palsy, Raynauds

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Contraindications to Infrared

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Pregnancy
Diabetes Mellitus
Thermal Sensitivity
Active TB
Encapsulated Swelling
Over Metal
Fair Skin
Contacts
Fever
Recent Scar
Skin Rash
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Short Wave (lamps) vs Long Wave (baths) Infrared: Distance of Short Wave

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14-18 inches

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Short Wave (lamps) vs Long Wave (baths) Infrared: Distance of Long Wave

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Direct contact with towel - layers

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Short Wave (lamps) vs Long Wave (baths) Infrared: Types of Short Wave

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  1. Luminous
  2. Wire bound around porcelain
  3. Sunlight - Heliotherapy
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Short Wave (lamps) vs Long Wave (baths) Infrared: Types of Long Wave

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Hydrocollator
Heating Pad
Hot Water Bottle
Baths
Fluidotherapy
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Short Wave (lamps) vs Long Wave (baths) Infrared: Penetration of Short Wave

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10mm

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Short Wave (lamps) vs Long Wave (baths) Infrared: Long Wave Penetration

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1-3mm

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Short Wave (lamps) vs Long Wave (baths) Infrared: Short Wave Intensity

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150-1500 watts

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Short Wave (lamps) vs Long Wave (baths) Infrared: Long Wave Intensity

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varies

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Short Wave (lamps) vs Long Wave (baths) Infrared: Short Wave Wavelength

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7,200 - 15,000 nm (2,000 - 4,000)

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Short Wave (lamps) vs Long Wave (baths) Infrared: Long Wave Wavelength

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15,000 - 150,000 nm (7,000 - 9,000)

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Short Wave (lamps) vs Long Wave (baths) Infrared: Short Wave Frequency

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High

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Short Wave (lamps) vs Long Wave (baths) Infrared: Long Wave Frequency

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High

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Short Wave (lamps) vs Long Wave (baths) Infrared: Short Wave Time

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10-30 minutes

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Short Wave (lamps) vs Long Wave (baths) Infrared: Long Wave Time

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10-30 minutes

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Hydrocollator: Action

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moist heat

decrease blood viscosity

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Hydrocollator: Distance

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six towel layer

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Hydrocollator: Intensity

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150-170 degrees

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Hydrocollator: Penetration

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superficial

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Hydrocollator: Duration

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20-30 minutes

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24
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Hydrocollator: Other Information

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Made of Canvas

Filled with Silica Gel

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25
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Hydrocollator: Indications to Use Hydrocollator

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Tension Headaches
Prior to Adjustments
Fribromyalgia
Spasm

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Hydrocollator: Contraindications to Hydrocollator

A 
Acute Conditions
Recent Scars
Fair Skin
Myofascial Syndrome (MFS)
Trigger Points
Decrease Circulation
27
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Contrast Bath: Action

A

Thermal

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Contrast Bath: Result

A

Vasoconstriction / Vasodilation (pumping)

29
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Contrast Bath: Application

A 
Hot Bath (98 - 104) - 10 minutes
Cold Bath (60-65) - 1 minutes

Continue cycle for 20-30 minutes
End with the effect you recommend or patient desires

30
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Contrast Bath: Indications

A 
Subacute connective tissue injuries
Bruises
Early PVDs
Raynaud's
Buerger's
DM
31
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Contrast Bath: Contraindications

A

Anesthesia
Advanced Arterial Compromise
Late PVDs

32
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Whirlpool Bath: Result

A

Relax
Vasodilator
Debridement (burns and abrasions)

33
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Whirlpool Bath: Temperature

A

100-105 degrees

34
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Whirlpool Bath: Time

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20-30 minutes / 2 times a day

35
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Whirlpool Bath: Indications

A

Burns

36
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Whirlpool Bath: Contraindications

A

Increases BP

Vascular Compromised

37
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Sitz Bath: Temperature

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105-115 degrees

38
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Sitz Bath: Time

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2-10 minutes

39
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Sitz Bath: Indications

A 
Hemorrhoids
Cystitis
Dysmenorrhea
Coccydynia
Prostatitis
Post Partum Distress
Constipation
Urinary Retention
Sciatica
40
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Sitz Bath: Contraindications

A

Infertility

41
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Paraffin Bath: Temperature

A

125-130 degrees

42
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Paraffin Bath: Time

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20 minutes

43
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Paraffin Bath: Application

A

Dip 7-10 times, wrap 20 minutes, active exercise
Ratio 7:1
Paraffin
Mineral Oil

44
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Paraffin Bath: Indications

A

Chronic Arthritis
Hands
Injured Fingers

45
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Paraffin Bath: Contraindications

A

Acute Arthritis

Vascular Compromise

46
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Fluidotherapy (Dry Whirlpool, Dry Heat, Solid Cellulose Suspended in Concealed Air Chamber with Wind): Action

A

Micro-massage

Thermal

47
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Fluidotherapy: Results

A

Relaxation
Vasodilator
Sedation

48
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Fluidotherapy: Temperature

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115-120 degrees

49
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Fluidotherapy: Time

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15-20 minutes

50
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Fluidotherapy: Indications

A 
Chronic Arthritis
Amputee
Strains
To Increase ROM
RSDS (reflex sympathy dystrophy) aka CRPS (complex regional pain syndrome)
Dystonia
Open Wounds
51
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Fluidotherapy: Contraindications

A 
Acute Arthritis
Vascular Diseases
Skin Infections
Burns
Young
Old
Implants
52
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Is a Hydrocollator Convection or Conduction?

A

Conduction

53
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Is a Contrast Bath Convection or Conduction?

A

Convection

54
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Is a Whirlpool Bath Convection or Conduction?

A

Convection

55
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Is a Sitz Bath Convection or Conduction?

A

Convection

56
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Is a Paraffin Bath Convection or Conduction?

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Conduction

57
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Is a Fluidotherapy Convection or Conduction?

A

Convection

58
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Why is mineral oil added to Paraffin Bath?

A

makes it easier to boil

59
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What modalities should you leave on LESS than 20 minute?

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UV, US, Stitz Bath

60
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Does Fluidotherapy use water?

A

No, it’s a dry whirlpool

61
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What modality can both vasodialate and vasoconstrictor?

A

ice

62
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What modality can cause a burn and treat a burn?

A

Infrared

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