Intermittent Cold and Epsom Salt

Question 1

What is the duration for Hot sitz bath?

Answer 1

short to average duration short 15-60 sec average 1-3 min

Question 1

What is the temperature of water for cold sitz bath?

Answer 1

15°C – 21°C

Question 2

The following are uses of Hot sitz bath. Except:

1. Relief from intestinal spasm and constipation
2. Chronic hemorrhoids
3. Pregnancy
4. Restore menstrual function in amenorrhea
5. Congestive headaches or colds

Answer 2

Except: 3

Question 3

What are the uses of neutral hot sitz bath?

Answer 3

1. Postpartum – aids in urination and healing stitches (especially with MgSO4)
2. Urinary tract infections.

Question 4

What are the uses of neutral cold sitz bath?

Answer 4

Atonic constipation

Excessive menstrual flow

Incontinence

Question 5

These baths involve complete immersion of the body (excluding the head). Varying the temperature of the full bath results in a wide variety of uses.

Answer 5

Full Immersion Baths

Question 6

The following are done when using Cold full bath. True or False:

May be modified to a ¾ bath (just below armpit level). The body must be pre-warmed with exercise or sauna etc. Patient enters the tub and stays for a short to average duration (within tolerance)

Answer 6

True

Question 7

What is the temperature of water for Cold full bath?

Answer 7

between 13°C to 21°C

Question 8

The following are done when using Cold full bath. Except:

1. The therapist may friction the submersed portion with a towel – mechanical stimulation makes cold water easier to tolerate
2. After the patient leaves the bath, a vigorous dry towel friction should not be used to prevent skin injury.

Answer 8

Except: 2

After the patient leaves the bath, a vigorous dry towel friction should be used to stimulate circulation while drying off