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1
Q

Physiologic effects of temperature are dependent on:

A

extent of temperature rise
rate of energy exchange
volume of tissue exposed

2
Q

Temperature ranges and effects: Vigorous heating __-___ degrees Celsius

A

40-45

3
Q

Temperature ranges and effects: Tissue damage > ___ degrees Celsius

A

45

4
Q

Temperature ranges and effects: Mild heating < ____

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40

5
Q

As heat increases, what else increases? (3 things)

A

Cell activity, metabolism, blood flow,

6
Q

If temperatures reach 45-50 degrees Celsius, then tissues can __

A

Burn

7
Q

Local spinal cord reflex

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Decreased sympathetic activity may affect remote areas (reflex heating) and increase skin blood flow

8
Q

Heat transfer methods

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Conduction-Heat transfer from direct contact
Convection-Heat transfer through movement
Radiation- Heat transfer without contact or movement
Conversion

9
Q

Type of therapeutic heating agents

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Heating pad, hot pack, paraffin

10
Q

Indications for the use of heat modalities

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Decrease pain and stiffness, alleviate muscle spasm, increase ROM, improve tissue healing

11
Q

Contraindications (precautions) in area

A
Decreased/absent sensation
Vascular insufficiency disease
Hemorrhage/active bleeding
Malignancy
Acute inflammation
Infection
Previous use of liniments/heat rubs
Devitalized tissue (e.g after tissue radiation)
12
Q

Clinical decision making: heat vs cold; superficial vs deep heat, wet vs dry heat;

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Superficial vs deep heat

13
Q

Documentation on thermal agents should include?

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Which thermal agent was used, method of application, duration of treatment, body area treated and patient position, special precautions, or application