Compression Physical Agents

Question 1

Benefits of Compression

Answer 1

Improves swelling
Limits the shape and size of tissue
Increases local tissue Temp

Question 2

How does compression improve venous and lymphatic circulation

Answer 2

Milks fluid form distal to proximal
Limits the outflow of vessels
Limits pooling

Question 3

How does compression improve tissue temperature

Answer 3

Acts like a jacket

Question 4

Clinical indications for compression

Answer 4

Edema 
Deep vein thrombosis 
Venous stasis ulcer 
Shaping of limb after amputation 
Control scaring

Question 5

Intervention to improve edema

Answer 5

Muscle pumping (ankle pumps, quad sets)

Question 6

Benefits of compression with lymphedema

Answer 6

Returns excess fluid to blood

Question 7

What are some impairments caused by edema

Answer 7

Loss of ROM
Functional limitation
Pain

Question 8

Signs of chronic edema

Answer 8

Itching
Brown Skin
Pigmentation of skin

Question 9

How does compression help deep vein thrombosis

Answer 9

Improves venous flow
Reduces pooling
Inhibits blood clots

Question 10

How does compression help venous stasis ulcers

Answer 10

Improves venous circulation
Decreases edema
Increases oxygen in tissues

Question 11

Contraindications for Compression

Answer 11

Heart failure 
Pulmonary edema 
Obstructed venous or lymphatic system 
Severe arterial disease
Acute fractures

Question 12

Parameters for compression pump upper extremity

Answer 12

90/30on off
30-60 pressure
2-3 hours

Question 13

Parameters for compression pump lower extremity

Answer 13

90/30 on off
40-80 pressure
2-3 hours