Hot And Cold Therapy

Front 1

If a client has cardiovascular problems, it is unwise to what?

Back 1

apply heat to large portions of the body because the resulting massive vasodilation may disrupt

Front 2

Cold is contraindicated if the site of injury is already what?

Back 2

edematous; cold further retards circulation to the area and prevents absorption of the interstitial fluid

Front 3

Cold therapy is also contraindicated in the presence of what?

Back 3

neuropahty; because the client us unable to percieve temperature change and damage resulting from temperature extremes.

Front 4

One other contraindication for cold therapy is what?

Back 4

shivering; cold applications may intensify shivering and dangerously increase body temperature

Front 5

Sensation to light touch, pinprick, and mild temperature variations reveals what about a client?

Back 5

that the client is able to recognize when heat or cold becomes excessive.