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Application of Hold & Cold Flashcards

1
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Uses of hot and cold

A

Therapeutic

Comfort

Rehabilitation

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2
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Factors to consider when applying heat and cold

A

Age

Circulatory or neurologic defiencies

Level of Consciousness

Amount of body fats

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3
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Thermal Application must be stopped before …

A

Rebound Phenomenon begins

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4
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Occurs at the time the maximum therapeutic effects of hot or cold application is achieved and the opposite effects begin

A

Rebound Phenomenon

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5
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Rebound Phenomenon negates the ___________ effect of heat and cold

A

Therapeutic

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6
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__ to __ minutes maximum vasodilation heat produces

A

20 to 30 minutes

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7
Q

__ F / __ C temp of the skin when maximum vasoconstriction

A

60F / 15C

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8
Q

Continuation of heat application beyond 20-45 minutes may result in…

A

Tissue Congestion

Vasoconstriction

Risk of burn

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9
Q

Continuation of cold application below 15C results in…

A

Vasodilation

Protective and Prevents freezing of body tissues

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10
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Prolonged Cold application may result in

A

Impaired Circulation

Cell deprivation

Subsequent Tissue Damage due to lack of oxygen & Nourishment

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11
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Signs of tissue damage

A

Bluish Mottled skin

Numbness

Stiffness

Pallor

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12
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Conducts heat better than air

A

Moisture

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13
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Length of time the body is exposed and the size of the skin area affects…

A

Body tolerate treatment

Smaller Area = Better tolerance

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14
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Physiologic responses to heat

A

Increase blood flow

Increase supply of oxygen

Decrease Blood viscosity

Increase tissue metabolism

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15
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Physiologic responses to cold

A

Decrease Blood circulation

Decrease capillary permeability

Delayed re absorption of fluid

Increase Coagulation of blood

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16
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Responds to signals from the thermal receptors

Controls body temp

Thermoregulatory of the brain

A

Hypothalamus

17
Q

Dissipate Heat

A

Anterior Hypothalamus

18
Q

Conserve Hypothalamus

A

Posterior Hypothalamus

19
Q

Rubber pad of tubular constriction that can be filled with distilled water

A

Aquathermia Pad

20
Q

Provides constant heat and even heat

A

Electric Heating pad

21
Q

A gooseneck lamp containing a 60 watt bulb

A

Heat Lamp

22
Q

Metal cradle in which several electric sockets are installed for 25 watt bulb

A

Heat Cradle

23
Q

Commercially Prepared and disposable

A

Hot Packs

24
Q

Similar to the water flow heating pad except blanket size

A

Thermal Blanket

25
Q

Available commercially and reusable

A

Gel filled hot packs

26
Q

Used to lower temp

Heat dissipates both by heat conduction and evaporation

A

Cold Sponge Bath

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