Cold Therapy Flashcards by Steve Nelson | Brainscape

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Indications for cryotherapy (7)

A

inflammation
delayed mm soreness
edema
pain
MS
mm guarding
sprain/strain

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Contraindications for cryotherapy (3)

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cold intolerance/hypersensitivity
impaired circulation (raynaud’s)
infection

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Precautions for cryotherapy (4)

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open wound
hypertension
skin anesthesia
very young/old

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Cryotherapy physiological effects (5)

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vasoconstriction/decrease BF
increase viscosity
decrease nerve conduction
decrease pain
decrease metabolism

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Ice/cold pack tx time and protective barriers

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10-20 min

1 layer (moist towel)

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Ice massage tx time

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5-10 min b/c no protective layer.

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Cold pack temp range

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32-41*F

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Cryocuff temp range and time limit

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50-59*F

15 min every 2 hours

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Cold immersion temp and time

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50-60*F for no longer than 15 min

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Pt position for vapocoolant spray

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Tx area is stretched

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Vapocoolant spray: distance from pt, number of sweeps, sweep speed

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12-18 in

2-5

4 in/sec

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