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Estim - Iontophoresis - Scorebuilders p 249-250

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Iontophoresis
-direct current
-(+) or (-) current
-opposite of ions going into body
Rate of ion delivery determined by...
-concentration of ion
-pH of solution
-current density
-duration of treatment
Indications
-pain
-calcium deposits
-fungal infection
-hyperhidrosis
-inflammation
ischemia
Indications
-keloids
-mm spasm
-myosisits ossificans
-plantar warts
-scar tissue
-wounds
Contraindications
-drug allergies
-skin sensitivity reactions to specific ions
Dosage ranges
40-80mA-min
Current Amplitude
adjusted to be comfortable for pt
Current Amplitude
1.0-4.0 mA
Time
depends on current amplitude and dosage range
Monitor pt every...
3-5minutes
Acidic Reaction
result of hydrochloric acid forming under the anode
Alkaline Reaction
result of sodium hydroxide forming under the cathode
Acetic Acid - Indications
Calcific deposits
myositis ossificans
Acetic Acid - Polarity
Negative
Calcium Chloride - Indications
-scar tissue
-keloids
-mm spasm
Calcium Chloride - Polarity
Negative
Copper Sulfate - Indications
Fungus
Copper Sulfate - Polarity
Positive
Dexamethasone - Indications
Inflammation
Dexamethasone - Polarity
Negative
Iodine - Indications
-Scars
-adhesive capsulitis
Iodine - Polarity
Negative
Lidocaine - Indications
-analgesia
-inflammation
Lidocaine - Polarity
Positive
Magnesium Sulfate - Indications
-mm spasm
-ischemia
Magnesium Sulfate - Polarity
positive
Salicylates - indications
-mm and joint pain
-plantar warts
Salicylates - Polarity
Negative
Zinc Oxide - inidcations
-healing
-dermal ulcers
-wounds
Zinc Oxide - polarity
positive
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