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| Stable cavitation? |
OCCUR DURING ULTRASOUND
*THE MICROSCOPIC BUBBLES INCREASE AND DECREASE IN SIZE, BUT DO NOT BURST. STABLE CAVITATION TRIGGERS MICROSTREAMING |
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MichaelMorano Fri, 18 Nov 2011 22:53:03 GMT |
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| This ultrasound frequency produces a high temperature with a depth of penetration of what? |
<2 cm |
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MichaelMorano Fri, 18 Nov 2011 22:53:03 GMT |
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| An ultrasound frequency of 1 MHz is used for heating tissues up to what? |
HEATS DEEPER TISSUES UP TO 5cm |
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MichaelMorano Fri, 18 Nov 2011 22:53:03 GMT |
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| Therapeutic ultrasound has a frequency between? |
.75 AND 3 MHz |
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MichaelMorano Fri, 18 Nov 2011 22:53:03 GMT |
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| What are the main therapeutic effects of ultrasound? |
*ENHANCED SOFT TISSUE HEALING
*DECREASED INFLAMMATORY RESPONSE
*DECREASE PAIN |
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MichaelMorano Fri, 18 Nov 2011 22:37:34 GMT |
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| This modality uses inaudible acoustic mechanical vibrations of high frequency to produce thermal and nonthermal effects? |
ULTRASOUND |
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MichaelMorano Fri, 18 Nov 2011 22:37:34 GMT |
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| What is the deepest penetration of ultrasound? |
5cm |
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MichaelMorano Fri, 18 Nov 2011 22:37:34 GMT |
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| How does ultrasound generate heat? |
THROUGH CONVERSION |
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MichaelMorano Fri, 18 Nov 2011 22:37:34 GMT |
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| What are the indications of using diathermy? |
*DECREASED COLLAGEN EXTENSIBILITY
*PAIN
*TISSUE HEALING
*CHRONIC INFLAMMATORY PELVIC DISEASE
*MUSCLE GUARDING
*DEGENERATIVE JOINT DISEASE
*JOINT STIFFNESS
*BURSITIS
*PERIPHERAL NERVE REGENERATION
*CHRONIC INFLAMMATION |
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MichaelMorano Fri, 18 Nov 2011 22:33:14 GMT |
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| Diathermy? |
A DEEP HEATING AGENT THAT CONVERTS HIGH FREQUENCY ELECTROMAGNETIC ENERGY INTO THERAPEUTIC HEAT |
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MichaelMorano Fri, 18 Nov 2011 22:33:14 GMT |
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| What is the common frequency for shortwave diathermy? |
27.12 MHz |
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MichaelMorano Fri, 18 Nov 2011 22:33:14 GMT |
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| When treating a patient using IR. What should you do if the IR lamp is at 17 inches away from the patient? |
DECREASE THE TREATMENT TIME BECAUSE THE HEAT WILL BE MORE INTENSE. |
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MichaelMorano Fri, 18 Nov 2011 22:33:14 GMT |
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| How far away should a patient be positioned from the IR lamp? |
20 INCHES AWAY FROM THE SOURCE |
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MichaelMorano Fri, 18 Nov 2011 22:05:59 GMT |
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| Why is the use of infrared declining? |
DUE TO THE LACK DEPTH OF PENETRATION, DEHYDRATING EFFECTS ON WOUNDS, AND THE RISK OF BURNS DURING TREATMENT |
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MichaelMorano Fri, 18 Nov 2011 22:05:59 GMT |
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| How deep can an infrared lamp penetrate into the skin? |
<1-3 mm |
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MichaelMorano Fri, 18 Nov 2011 22:05:59 GMT |
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| How long must a hot pack be on for in order to receive it's therapeutic effects? |
20 MINUTES |
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MichaelMorano Fri, 18 Nov 2011 22:05:59 GMT |
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| What is the appropriate time to check on a patient after applying a hot pack? |
AFTER 5 MINUTES |
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MichaelMorano Fri, 18 Nov 2011 21:50:40 GMT |
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| How many layers are required for a hot pack? |
6-8 LAYERS |
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MichaelMorano Fri, 18 Nov 2011 21:50:40 GMT |
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| A hot pack must be stored in hot water between what temps? |
158-167 DEGREES F (70-75 DEGREES C) |
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MichaelMorano Fri, 18 Nov 2011 21:50:40 GMT |
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| What are the main therapeutic effects of using a hot pack? |
*SOFT TISSUE HEALING
*PROMOTING RELAXATION
*DECREASING PAIN AND STIFFNESS |
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MichaelMorano Fri, 18 Nov 2011 21:50:40 GMT |
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