Why are the superficial heating modalities contraindicated during acute inflammation?

What will be an ideal response?


Heat will decrease superficial blood viscosity and may exacerbate any active or potential hemorrhaging following trauma. Heat may also contribute to further edema formation following trauma and increase secondary hypoxia by increasing tissue metabolism.

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Fill in the blank with correct word.

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a. White, non-Hispanic b. Black, non-Hispanic c. Hispanic d. American Indian

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Code XW03341 is used to the report the introduction of an isavuconazole anti-infective

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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