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Does Cryotek cover the Reseller/Therapist/User for personal liability and professional indemnity?
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No. The manufacturer, Cryonic Medical, has insurance to cover a manufacturer against claims that result from a malfunction of the device. Cryotek has insurance cover to cover its employees. The Reseller/Therapist must have insurance cover for personal liability and professional indemnity. Note that the NeuroCryoStimulation treatment is very low risk when the treatment protocols are followed and the contra-indications are respected.
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Does the Therapist need to provide a disclaimer to the patient or owner of the animal?
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A disclaimer is not necessary if the patient or owner of the animal has been given an explanation of the treatment, the extremely low risks and informed of the contra-indications. It is up to the patient or the owner of the animal to decide if they want treatment. Treatment is given with the consent of the patient or owner of the animal.
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How is the effectiveness of the NCS treatment evaluated against conventional cryotherapy using ice?
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The effectiveness of the treatment depends on the condition being treated and varies according to the person or animal. Cryonic Medical reports 75% success in acute conditions and 50% success in chronic conditions.
The effectiveness of the treatment is measured on 5 factors:
| 1) | Relief from pain. In the case of humans the measurement can be subjective or compared with drug intake. In the case of animals pain is checked by palpation. | | 2) | Inflammation is checked by observation and with the Thermolaser. | | 3) | Oedema is checked by observation. | | 4) | Haematoma is checked by observation. | | 5) | Mobility and movement is checked by flexion of the joint and by observation. |
The NCS treatment is more effective than ice application because of the Thermal Shock factor. The treatment results in a faster recovery than with ice.
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Do I need to keep applying ice to the injured area between the gaseous cryotherapy sessions?
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No.
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How does the technique treat the deep tissues?
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NeuroCryoStimulation doesn't treat the deep tissues directly with cold. The induction of Thermal Shock produces a deep vasomotor effect in the blood vessels in the deeper tissues. This controls the enzymes which cause inflammation ,pain and swelling.
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How long does the this vasomotor effect last?
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The vasomotor effect lasts for up to 30 minutes. The ongoing effect immediately prevents oedemas.
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How does the patient respond to the cold?
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The cold has a rapid soothing effect. It relaxes the muscles very quickly (within 15 seconds)
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How do horses respond to the sound of the gas?
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Horses become accustomed to the apparatus and the sound of the gas very quickly. If a horse is sensitive to noise use the special provided earplugs. After a few treatments the horse will be used to the sound.
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