Hot packs Flashcards
(9 cards)
average recommended temp for hot packs
158-167 deg F
how many layers of towels between hot pack and skin?
6-8 layers
the patient should not lay __ on hot pack as this can increase risk for burn and reduce circulatory convective cooling
directly
maximum surface temperature during use of hot pack occurs at __-__ mins
6-8
because the maximum surface temperature of hot packs occurs at 6-8 min it is important to perform frequent skin checks during the first __ mins of treatment
10
hot packs require __-__ mins to achieve desired effects (reduce pain, muscle spasm and increase tissue extensibility)
5-20
if a patient reports insufficient warming, towel layers can be removed from the hot pack when? why?
next treatment session because there is increased skin temp during current session due to application of hot pack which can diminish pt thermal sensitivity/ability to accurately assess heat intensity
hot packs take up to __ hrs to initially heat and __ min to reheat after use
2 hrs, 30 mins
hot pack contraindications
decreased temp sensation
decreased circulation
thrombophlebitis
DVT
inflammation
edema
