electro practical
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Practical PerformaPractical Performa Principles of applicationPrinciples of application
A.THANGAMANI RAMALINGAMA.THANGAMANI RAMALINGAMPT, MSc (PSY), MIAPPT, MSc (PSY), MIAP
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Receiving the patientReceiving the patient
Introduce yourself to patientIntroduce yourself to patientGive assurance/confidenceGive assurance/confidence
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Case sheet readingCase sheet reading
Go through the medical reportsGo through the medical reports
Find out diagnosis/general contra-Find out diagnosis/general contra-indications/previous physiotherapy indications/previous physiotherapy treatmenttreatment
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Checking general contraindicationsChecking general contraindications
Hyper pyrexiaHyper pyrexiaEpilepsyEpilepsySevere renal and cardiac problemsSevere renal and cardiac problemsSevere hypo/hypertensionSevere hypo/hypertensionCardiac pacemakersCardiac pacemakersInfectionsInfectionsPregnant womenPregnant womenMetal implantsMetal implantsMentally retarded/upset patientsMentally retarded/upset patientsMalignancyMalignancyAnterior aspect of neck/carotid sinus/eyesAnterior aspect of neck/carotid sinus/eyes
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Tray preparationsTray preparations
Skin resistance Skin resistance lowering/testing traylowering/testing trayPillowsPillows
CottonCotton
SoapSoap
TowelTowel
MackintoshMackintosh
Petroleum jellyPetroleum jelly
Test tubes ( hot &cold)Test tubes ( hot &cold)
U-pin (sharp &blunt)U-pin (sharp &blunt)
ClipsClips
Bowl of waterBowl of water
IR lampIR lamp
Hot &cold packsHot &cold packs
Treatment trayTreatment trayPillowsPillows
TowelTowel
Bed sheetBed sheet
CottonCotton
Adhesive tapesAdhesive tapes
Straps/gogglesStraps/goggles
Salt/PowderSalt/Powder
Scissor/ Inch tapeScissor/ Inch tape
PaperPaper
Graph paperGraph paper
Pencil/scale/eraserPencil/scale/eraser
Machine& accessoriesMachine& accessories
Sand bags/crepe bandagesSand bags/crepe bandages
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Checking local contraindicationsChecking local contraindications
Open woundsOpen woundsScarsScarsLocal skin infectionsLocal skin infectionsCutsCutsAbrasionsAbrasionsEczemaEczemaLocal hemorrhagic spotsLocal hemorrhagic spotsSkin sensitivity (testing)Skin sensitivity (testing)
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Apparatus preparationApparatus preparation
Check the apparatus& accessories like Check the apparatus& accessories like electrodes, leads, cables, plugs, power electrodes, leads, cables, plugs, power sockets, switches, controls, dials and sockets, switches, controls, dials and othersothers
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Apparatus checkingApparatus checking
Demonstration of the treatmentDemonstration of the treatment
Check the functioning of machine in front Check the functioning of machine in front of the patientof the patient
Explanation of treatmentExplanation of treatment
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Positioning the patientPositioning the patient
ComfortableComfortable
RelaxedRelaxed
appropriateappropriate
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Skin resistance loweringSkin resistance lowering
Do skin resistance loweringDo skin resistance lowering
Neatly &perfectlyNeatly &perfectly
Use items required in an orderly mannerUse items required in an orderly manner
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Selection of techniqueSelection of technique
Use proper technique of applicationUse proper technique of application
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Placement of electrodesPlacement of electrodes
Appropriate placement according to the Appropriate placement according to the condition &patientcondition &patient
Use adhesives &strapsUse adhesives &straps
Apply gel evenly on electrodeApply gel evenly on electrode
Maintain good contact with the skinMaintain good contact with the skin
No leads crossing each otherNo leads crossing each other
Confirm connections &above allConfirm connections &above all
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Instructions & warningsInstructions & warnings
InstructionsInstructions
Don’t moveDon’t move
Don’t sleepDon’t sleep
Don’t touch leads, Don’t touch leads, apparatus, therapist apparatus, therapist and any other metal and any other metal near by younear by you
WarningsWarnings
Inform more Inform more heating/uncomfortablheating/uncomfortable sensationse sensations
Inform burning Inform burning sensation sensation immediatelyimmediately
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treatmenttreatment
Proper execution of treatmentProper execution of treatment
Appropriate intensity should be usedAppropriate intensity should be used
Set duration of treatment acc. to condition Set duration of treatment acc. to condition statusstatus
Supervise the treatment through out the Supervise the treatment through out the sessionsession
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TerminationTermination
Put knobs to zeroPut knobs to zero
Remove electrodesRemove electrodes
Switch off the machine &mainsSwitch off the machine &mains
Clean the area &inspect for adverse Clean the area &inspect for adverse reactionsreactions
Manage if anything &give instruction Manage if anything &give instruction regarding next comingregarding next coming
Windup procedureWindup procedure
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RecordingRecording
Accurate record of all parameters of Accurate record of all parameters of treatment including area treated , treatment including area treated , technique, dosage and the outcomestechnique, dosage and the outcomes
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