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What is Iontophoresis and what is it also known as? |
▪The use of electricity to deliver medications into the skin ▪AKA: Ion Transfer |
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What are Indications for Iontophoresis? |
Musculoskeletal Conditions |
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What are the most commonly used meds for Iontophoresis in PT? |
▪Dexamethasone ▪Lidocaine |
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What are the 2 modes of delivery of Iontophoresis? |
▪Traditional Iontophoresis unit ▪New delivery system that requires no unit |
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Describe the Iontophoresis Unit |
▪Small (like TENS) ▪Uses 2 electrodes ▪One active pad where medications is injected ▪One dispersive pad |
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What is the Typical Dosages of Iontophoresis? |
40 or 80 mA-min |
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The clinician sets the intensity (in mA), what does that determine? |
Time of Treatment |
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How long is a treatment time when the clinician sets the intensity to the following: ▪2mA ▪4mA ▪1mA |
▪1mA = 40 minutes ▪2mA = 20 minutes ▪4mA = 10 minutes |
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What is Charge Density determined by? What is it measured in? Rule of thumb? |
▪Determined by the size of the electrode ▪Measured in mA per square inch or square centimeter ▪Rule of thumb: 1mA per square inch |
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How does the skin look if it has an Electrochemical Reaction?
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Red Mark |
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How does the skin look if it has an Electrochemical Burn? |
Broken Skin |
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Contraindications for Iontophoresis? |
▪Same as E-Stim ▪If already using oral meds (do NOT double dose) ▪Allergic to med ▪Metal in treatment area |
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Precautions for Iontophoresis? |
▪Monitor skin closely ▪Watch for openings in skin proximity ▪Newer skin or recent scar ▪Use larger electrodes if in doubt ▪Keep electrodes well-moistened and well adhered ▪Use low intensity and increase intensity slowly |
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What are Legal Considerations when it comes to Iontophoresis? |
▪Need MD prescription ▪Patient must provide their own medication |
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What if you notice that the skin is still red when they come in for the next treatment of Iontophoresis? |
Do NOT put on the same location |
