Physical therapy

OPIMs include human body fluids such as semen, vaginal secretions, cerebrospinal fluid, synovial fluid, pleural fluid, pericardial fluid, peritoneal fluid, amniotic fluid, saliva in dental procedures, and any body fluid that is visibly contaminated with blood. Universal precautions must 

Physical therapists use different modalities for treating patients. Some of these treatments include ice bags, moist hot packs, whirlpools, and various exercise equipment. There is a potential slip and fall hazard if water is spilled on the floor or if electrical or other cords run across pathways. OSHA requires safe cleanup of spills and walkways free of obstructions. Floors must be kept clean and dry. Nonslip mats and other dry standing places should provide traction. Use nonslip floor mats in whirlpool areas. Keep aisles and passageways clear and in good repair, with no obstruction across or in aisles that may create a hazard. Provide floor plugs for equipment, so power cords do not run across pathways. Place a table to the side of the hydrocollator machine that stores the moist heat packs. 

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SKELETAL MUSCLE RELAXANTS. The nurse gives these drug with food to minimize gastrointestinal distress, hi addition to drug therapy, rest, physical therapy, and other measures may be part of treatment. 

Occupational and physical therapy may help patients to preserve joint function, extend joint range of motion, and strengthen joints and muscles through strengthening exercises. Patients with joint deformities may benefit from the use of mobility or assistive devices that help to minimize disability and allow continued activities of daily living. In situations where the disease has progressed to a severe form with extensive... 

Referral to a physical or occupational therapist may be helpful, particularly in patients with functional disabilities. Physical therapy is tailored to the patient and may include assessment of muscle strength, joint stability, and mobility use of heat (especially prior to episodes of increased physical activity) structured exercise regimens and implementation of assistive devices, such as canes, crutches, and walkers. The occupational therapist ensures optimal joint protection and function, energy conservation, and use of splints and other assistive devices. 

Refer patient to physical therapy for rehabilitation to help regain optimal neurosensory function. 

PT Prothrombin time physical therapy patient SA Sinoatrial... 

Electroconvulsive therapy A physical therapy used in the treatment of a major depressive disorder that does not respond to pharmacotherapy. 

Adequate rest, weight reduction if obese, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and use of assistive devices may improve symptoms and help maintain joint function. 

Musculoskeletal conditions Adjunct to rest and physical therapy for relief of muscle spasm associated with acute painful musculoskeletal conditions. 

Thein] Thein, Lori A. Thein, Jill M. Landry, Gregory L. Ergogenic Aids. Special Series Pharmacology. Physical Therapy. May, 1995. p. 426... 

Another example Haack mentioned is the text Chemls try for Changing Times a chemistry textbook for nonchemistry majors. The nonchemistry major student population includes students in education, business, and health fields, such as physical therapy, art, and history. Typically these students are trying to satisfy a science requirement for the university s core requirements and will not take any additional chemistry. The textbook has very little math and focuses on concepts. The new edition has 10-12 new educational modules that cover green chemistry. 

Adjunct to rest, physical therapy, analgesics, and other measures for relief of discomfort from acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions PO 350 mg4 times a day. Use lower initial dose and increase gradually as needed and tolerated in patients with hepatic dis-... 

Other neurological syndromes (e.g., cerebral cortical atrophy, myopathy, cerebellar degeneration) are also associated with alcoholism, but their pathogenesis is less certain than that of nutritional deficiency disorders. Abstinence from alcohol plus vitamin replacement and physical therapy comprise the standard treatment approach for these conditions. 

Once a patient with a clinical problem has been evaluated and a diagnosis has been reached, the practitioner can often select from a variety of therapeutic approaches. Medication, surgery, psychiatric treatment, radiation, physical therapy, health education, counseling, further consultation, and no therapy are some of the options available. Of these options, drug therapy is by far the one most frequently chosen. In most cases, this requires the writing of a prescription. A written prescription is the prescriber s order to prepare or dispense a specific treatment—usually medication—for a specific patient. When a patient comes for an office visit, the physician or other authorized health professional prescribes medications 67% of the time, and an average of one prescription per office visit is written because more than one prescription may be written at a single visit. 

Chlorzoxazone (Paraflex, Parafon Forte DSC, Others) [Skeletal Muscle Relaxant/ANS Drug] Uses Adjunct to rest physical therapy to relieve discomfort associated w/ acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions Action Centrally acting skeletal muscle relaxant Dose Adults. 250-500 mg PO tid-qid Peds. 20 mg/kg/d in 3-4 + doses Caution [C, ] Avoid EtOH CNS depressants Contra Severe liver Dz Disp Tabs SE Drowsiness, tach, dizziness, hepatotox, angioedema Interactions T Effects W/ antihistamines, CNS depressants, MAOIs, TCAs, opiates, EtOH, watercress EMS Use of CNS depressants and concurrent EtOH use can T sedation urine may turn reddish purple or orange OD May cause N/V/D, dizziness, HA, X deep tendon reflexes, hypotension and resp depression symptomatic and supportive, activated charcoal may be effective... 

High-frequency or diagnostic ultrasound in clinical imaging (3-10 MHz) Medium-frequency or therapeutic ultrasound in physical therapy (0.7-3.0 MHz) Low-frequency or power ultrasound for lithotripsy, cataract emulsification, liposuction, tissue ablation, cancer therapy, dental descaling, and ultrasonic scalpels (18-100 kHz)... 

Ciccone CD. Basic pharmacokinetics and the potential effect of physical therapy interventions on pharmacokinetic variables. Phys Ther. 1995 75 343-351. 

Ciccone, CD. Geriatric pharmacology. In Guccione AA, ed. Geriatric Physical Therapy. 2nd ed. St. Louis ... 

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