RT Book, Section A1 Gibbs, Karen A. A1 Hamm, Rose L. A2 Hamm, Rose L. SR Print(0) ID 1162984634 T1 Ultrasound T2 Text and Atlas of Wound Diagnosis and Treatment, 2e YR 2019 FD 2019 PB McGraw-Hill Education PP New York, NY SN 9781260440461 LK accessphysiotherapy.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1162984634 RD 2024/10/12 AB CHAPTER OBJECTIVESAt the end of this chapter, the learner will be able to:Define terms describing the use of ultrasound including cavitation, frequency, intensity, attenuation, and duty cycle; use these concepts to alter the application of ultrasound.Explain how the application of ultrasound affects human tissue during different phases of healing.Utilize the cellular and tissue effects of ultrasound to develop safe and appropriate application parameters.Select specific patient indications appropriate for the use of ultrasound in wound management.Identify precautions and contraindications for the use of ultrasound.Select safe and appropriate parameters for US application using both low-frequency and high-frequency equipment.Develop and implement a care plan involving the use of ultrasound in the treatment of a chronic wound.