Passive Care Final Lab Practical

Contraindications for Interferential and Russian Currents

anterior cervical area, chest and head

pacemakers and metal implants

epilepsy

hemorrhage and damaged skin

confused and unreliable patients

unknown etiology

Contraindications for Hi-Volt

anterior cervical area, chest and head

pacemakers and metal implants

epilepsy

hemorrhage and damaged skin

confused and unreliable patients

unknown etiology

osteomyelitis

Contraindications for Diathermy

loss of sensation

electronic and metal implants

metal in contact w/skin (jewelry)

hemorrhage and ischemic areas

testes and eyes

open growth plates in children

Contraindications for Ultrasound

ischemic, thrombus, infection

gonads and eyes

spinal cord after laminectomy

plastic, electric, and cemented implants

unknown etiology

hemorrhage

Contraindications for Cold lasers

direct exposure to eyes

hemorrhage

thyroid gland

directly over wounds

epilepsy

Contraindications for Thermotherapy

impaired heat sensation

thrombophlebitis

hemorrhage

acute inflammatory conditions

confused and unreliable patients

Contraindications for Cryotherapy

impaired cold sensation

cold-induced urticaria

raynaud’s disease

cryoglobulinemia or paroxysmal cold hemoglobinuria

open wounds

peripheral vascular disease

confused and unreliable patients

Contraindications for Massage

arteriosclerosis

thrombosis/embolism

severe varicosities

acute phlebitis

cellulitis

synovitis

abscesses and skin infections

acute inflammatory conditions

Contraindications for Traction

infection, inflammation, tumor

fracture or dislocation

hypermobility or instability

severe disc herniation and spinal stenosis

VBI

osteoporosis

aortic aneurysm

abdominal hernia

uncontrolled hypertension

If a pt has epilepsy, what modality could you use to treat them

ultrasound

If a pt has a pacemaker, what modality could you use to treat them

ultrasound

If a pt has a metal implant, what modalities could you use to treat them

ultrasound

laser

If a pt has a plastic/cement implant, what modalities could you use to treat them

interferential current

russian

hi-volt

laser

If a pt has a metal and cement implant, what modality could you use to treat them

laser

If a pt is pregnant in their 2nd or 3rd trimester, what modality could you use to treat them (not on pelvis, abdomen, lumbar areas)

interferential

russian

hi-volt