Inflammation, Treatment Variables and Abbott’s Chart

Question 1

____________ - is the body’s basic defence and healing process that takes place when tissues have been damaged, due to injury or disease. The terms acute, sub-acute and chronic refer to the three most basic stages of the healing process .

Answer 1

Inflammation

Question 1

What are the five signs of inflammation?

Answer 1

P.R.I.S.H.

1. Pain or Dolor
2. Redness or Rubor
3. Immobility
4. Swelling or Tumor
5. Heat

Question 2

What is the duration of acute inflammation?

Answer 2

24 – 48 hours

Question 3

What are the signs of acute inflammation?

Answer 3

Redness

Heat

Pain

Limited movement

Increased swelling

Question 4

What are the signs of sub - acute inflammation?

Answer 4

Possible redness

Possible bruising

Warmth

Pain

Limited movement

Swelling, which although still present is not increasing

Question 5

What is the duration of sub-acute inflammation?

Answer 5

48 – 72 hours

Question 6

What is the duration of chronic inflammation?

Answer 6

72 hours to resolution

Question 7

The following are signs of chronic inflammation. Except:

a. May be present in patients that have not had any acute inflammation e.g.chronic tendonitis
b. Bluish color or blanching due to decreased circulation
c. Decreased temperature due to decreased circulation
d. Possible slight extra-articular or interstitial swelling due to chronic edema or lymphatic congestion

Answer 7

Except: b

Question 8

What are the variable components of hydrotherapy treatment?

Answer 8

Temperature

Duration

Location

Size of application

Velocity of application

Use of therapeutic additives

Post-hydrotherapy care

Question 9

Abbott’s Chart Temperature of Application: What is the temperature for vapour?

Answer 9

212 Fahrenheit (F)

100 Centigrade (C)

Question 10

Abbott’s Chart Temperature of Application: What is the temperature for Painfully Hot ?

Answer 10

110-120 F

43.3-48.8 C

Question 11

Abbott’s Chart Temperature of Application: What is the temperature for Very Hot ?

Answer 11

104-110 F

40-43.3 C

Question 12

Abbott’s Chart Temperature of Application: What is the temperature for Hot?

Answer 12

100-104 F - Hot tub

38-40 C– Hot tub

Question 13

Abbott’s Chart Temperature of Application: What is the temperature for Warm?

Answer 13

92-100 F

34-38 C

Question 14

Abbott’s Chart Temperature of Application: What is the temperature for Neutral?

Answer 14

94-97 F

34.4-36 C

Question 15

Abbott’s Chart Temperature of Application: What is the temperature for Tepid?

Answer 15

80-92 F

27-34 C

Question 16

Abbott’s Chart Temperature of Application: What is the temperature for Cool?

Answer 16

70-80 F

21-27 C

Question 17

Abbott’s Chart Temperature of Application: What is the temperature for Cold?

Answer 17

55-70 F

13-21 C

Question 18

Abbott’s Chart Temperature of Application: What is the temperature for Very Cold?

Answer 18

32-55 F

0-13 C

Question 19

Hydrotherapy which duration of treatment is very short will last for:

Answer 19

5-15 sec

Question 20

Hydrotherapy which duration of treatment is very prolonged will last for:

Answer 20

10-30 min

Question 21

Hydrotherapy which duration of treatment is short will last for:

Answer 21

15-60 sec

Question 22

Hydrotherapy which duration of treatment is average will last for:

Answer 22

1-3 min

Question 23

Hydrotherapy which duration of treatment is prolonged will last for:

Answer 23

3-10 min