DEFINITION/DESCRIPTION:
Application may be by: direct contact
water bath
solid, sterile gel as a medium
continuous or pulsed output
The application of local ultrasonic transmission to the tissues, such that ultrasound is absorbed and a local thermal effect may result. Thermal effects are reduced through lowering intensity of the pulsing of the output.
Dosage: frequency 1 & 3 MHz
intensity maximal 2 W/cm²
time maximal 5 minutes per size of transducer head
CONTRAINDICATIONS:
- rapidly dividing tissue
- infection
- vascular problems
- recent radiotherapy to the area
- specialized tissue e.g. eyes, testes
- loss of skin sensation
- fractures metal implants in the treatment area
HAZARDS/COMPLICATION/PRECAUTION:
- burn
- tissue destruction
INFECTION CONTROL:
- appropriate hygiene of apparatus in subject contact
- appropriate subject skin care and cleanliness
- hygiene associated with application and removal of medium
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