Indications
PHYSIOTHERM-S
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7.4
ENT / dentistry and oral medicine
HF treatment of ear, nose and throat symptoms:
Especially subacute and chronic inflammations in the area of the paranasal sinuses
and the external auditory canal are important indications for HF treatment. An acute
middle ear infection is a known contraindication for any local application of heat.
HF treatment of dental, oral and mandibular symptoms:
Indicated especially after tooth extractions and in case of disorders of the
mandibular joint. Warming of the external oral cavity and the proper oral cavity can
also be achieved with HF heat therapy.
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Avoid prolonged transverse irradiation through the skull due to impact on base
of brain!
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Short-wave treatment is recommended for polypous conditions. Empyemas,
however, should not be treated in this way!
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Never under (or immediately after) local anaesthesia!
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Caution where larger metal parts, fillings, bridges or metal bars are present -
resonance heating possible! Therefore, monitor heat conditions during the initial
phase of the treatment and stop the short-wave application immediately if heat
is felt!
7.4.1
Laryngitis
Definition:
Inflammation of the voice box without specific irritants
Goal of
treatment:
Freedom from affliction, clear voice, stimulation of local perfusion
Favourable
combinations:
Inhalation therapy: ultrasonic aerosol therapy, damp-warm throat compress
Heat therapy – short-wave
Mode Pulsed
mode
Applicator
Plate electrodes / diode (full contact)
Location of treatment
At level of thyroid cartilage and in the neck / eddy-current
electrode in contact with skin
Electrode-skin distance
Active: 1 cm – 4 cm
Passive: 5 cm
Duration of treatment
1 min – 3 min
Treatment dosage
Dosage: 1
Treatment interval
Daily
6 treatments
Notes
Heat therapy in acute stage
Important!
Allow voice to recover fully, no whispering!
