Electro practical
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This document outlines the practical principles and procedures for performing physiotherapy treatments. It discusses receiving the patient, checking for contraindications, preparing equipment and the treatment area, positioning the patient, applying electrodes and treatments, monitoring the patient during treatment, terminating the treatment safely, and accurately recording treatment details. The goal is to introduce the patient, ensure safety, properly prepare equipment, position and treat the patient, supervise appropriately, and document the session.
Electro practical
- 1. Practical Performa Principles of application A.THANGAMANI RAMALINGAM PT, MSc (PSY), MIAP
- 2. Receiving the patient Introduce yourself to patient Give assurance/confidence
- 3. Case sheet reading Go through the medical reports Find out diagnosis/general contra-indications/previous physiotherapy treatment
- 4. Checking general contraindications Hyper pyrexia Epilepsy Severe renal and cardiac problems Severe hypo/hypertension Cardiac pacemakers Infections Pregnant women Metal implants Mentally retarded/upset patients Malignancy Anterior aspect of neck/carotid sinus/eyes
- 5. Tray preparations Skin resistance lowering/testing tray Pillows Cotton Soap Towel Mackintosh Petroleum jelly Test tubes ( hot &cold) U-pin (sharp &blunt) Clips Bowl of water IR lamp Hot &cold packs Treatment tray Pillows Towel Bed sheet Cotton Adhesive tapes Straps/goggles Salt/Powder Scissor/ Inch tape Paper Graph paper Pencil/scale/eraser Machine& accessories Sand bags/crepe bandages
- 6. Checking local contraindications Open wounds Scars Local skin infections Cuts Abrasions Eczema Local hemorrhagic spots Skin sensitivity (testing)
- 7. Apparatus preparation Check the apparatus& accessories like electrodes, leads, cables, plugs, power sockets, switches, controls, dials and others
- 8. Apparatus checking Demonstration of the treatment Check the functioning of machine in front of the patient Explanation of treatment
- 9. Positioning the patient Comfortable Relaxed appropriate
- 10. Skin resistance lowering Do skin resistance lowering Neatly &perfectly Use items required in an orderly manner
- 11. Selection of technique Use proper technique of application
- 12. Placement of electrodes Appropriate placement according to the condition &patient Use adhesives &straps Apply gel evenly on electrode Maintain good contact with the skin No leads crossing each other Confirm connections &above all
- 13. Instructions & warnings Instructions Don’t move Don’t sleep Don’t touch leads, apparatus, therapist and any other metal near by you Warnings Inform more heating/uncomfortable sensations Inform burning sensation immediately
- 14. treatment Proper execution of treatment Appropriate intensity should be used Set duration of treatment acc. to condition status Supervise the treatment through out the session
- 15. Termination Put knobs to zero Remove electrodes Switch off the machine &mains Clean the area &inspect for adverse reactions Manage if anything &give instruction regarding next coming Windup procedure
- 16. Recording Accurate record of all parameters of treatment including area treated , technique, dosage and the outcomes
- 17. THANK YOU