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1
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4 functions of the skin

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protection
thermoregulation
excretion
absorption

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2
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core body temp

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37C

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3
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skin can tolerate (heat and cold)

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-5 and 57C

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4
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skin surface temp is usually

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28-32C

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5
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3 heat conserving activites

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shivering
vasoconstriction
goosebumps

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6
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3 heat losing activities

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perspiration
vasodilation
increased breathing rate

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7
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properties of water

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thermal properties
specific heat
thermal conductivity
mechanical effects
chemical effects

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transfer of heat CCCRE

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conduction
convection
conversion
radiation
evaporation

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reflex effects

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vasomotor
visceromotor
granular

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3 effects of temperature therapy applications

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local effects
reflex effects
systemic effects

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what is derivation

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drawing of fluid from its main pathway to chilled tissue

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12
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cardinal signs of inflammation

SHARP

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SWELLING
HEAT
ALTERED FUNCTION
REDNESS
PAIN

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hunting response

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when the temperature in a tissue is reduced for 12-15 mins or below 10C

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physiological effects of cold

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depressive, slows down metabolic functions

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5 factors that influence cold’s effects

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temperature
duration
size of tx area
temperature of individual
amount of adipose tissue

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16
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C-BAN

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cold
burning
aching
numb

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S.K.I.L.L.S

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skin
kidneys
intestines
liver
lungs
spleen

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define retrostasis

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the action of fluid being mobilized from the body surface into deeper tissues

drawing of blood to interal organs

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the higher the conductivity of a material the better the material transfers heat

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20
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stages of inflammation

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acute
subacute
chronic

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21
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general rule for cold or heat

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cold for acute
contrast for sub acute
heat for chronic

22
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R.I.C.E

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rest
ice
compression
elevation

23
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indications for cold

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acute sprains
inflammation
edema
muscular pain
muscle guarding spasm
acute tendinitis
acute bursitis
fractures
headaches
MS
post surgical conditions

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caution w cryotherapy

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frostnip
cold over cast
superficial wounds
young or old people
immunocompromised
high BP
cardiac disorders
nerve conduction problems

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what is dosimetry factors
appropriate dosage of a tx
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factors under control of therapist for tx
tx area application temperature therapeutic medium static or dynamic tx speed of application tx duration tx frequency use of additives post-tx activities
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ratio for contrast
3:1 hot:cold
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direct heat effects(5)
increased metabolism of affected tissues altered cardiovascular dynamics altered blood dilution detoxification direct effects on soft tissue structures
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venous negative reaction
skin appears red and blue most common w hot tx's stop tx and promote drainage
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warm tx's raise tissues to what temp
33-38C
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hot applications are over ?
38C
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what is passive derivation
doesn't require energy local vasodilation that allows heat to escape blood rushes to bodys surface to prevent heat damage
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6 factors that influence heats effects
temp of application speed tissue is heated duration presence/absence of coupling agent ** size of tx area amount of adipose tissue
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indications for heat application
promote injury healing myofascial trigger point DOMS spasticity chronic tendinitis scars non inflammatory joint pain limited mobility anxiety labour pain
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cautions w thermotherapy
if a person is already overheated dehydrated cardiovascular, renal or respiratory disorders bleeding disorders diabetes mellitus peripheral vascular disease over abdomen of pregnant woman sensory or thermoregulatory disorders
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health history questions
age health status general constitution medications restrictions understand nature of presenting condition/symptom
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checking for what in assessment ? SSSCT
swelling sore scars color tissue health
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assessment tests (4)
vital signs - HR and BP skin discrimination test - impaired sensation nail bed test - peripheral vascular disease patch testing - concern for pt's reaction to tissues
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include these in consent
temperature heating or cooling agent method of application duration positioning draping benefits and risks questions right of refusal consent
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with local tx , always lay heating or cooler agent on top of person, never under
placing it under traps heat and impairs thermoregulation mechanisms which increase risk of burns
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with longer treatments metabolism increases but circulation slows
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negative reactions
tissue discoloration shivering dizziness low or high BP headache nausea disorientation hyperventilating feeling faint
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types of negative reactions
arterial venous paradox combined
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arterial reaction
skin appears marble like with red and white blotches most common w contrast, intense heat, long cold applications stop application and promote dilation of blood vessels
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venous reaction
skin appears red and blue red - hyperemia blue - congestion due to inability of veins to cope w increased blood drainage common w hot treatments stop treatment, promote drainage
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paradox reaction
body responds in a way that is contrary to what should happen cryotherapy = skin becomes pale, red, then white paradox = skin become pale, then white but not red stop tx, reassess, refer to doc if needed
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combined reactions
a combo of two or more arterial, venous or paradox reactions happen only happens when someone has circulatory disorder stop tx, allow rest
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name some pulse points
carotid brachial ulnar radial femoral popliteal posterior tibial
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average BP
120/70
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vant hoffs law
chemical reactions increase two to three times for every 10C temperature increase

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