Modalities Flashcards
1
Q
Hydrocollator
A
- Silica gel-filled pack soaked in hot water to provide prolonged moist heat
- in unit of water tempature 75-85
- heat pack for 20 minutes
2
Q
Hydrocollator pack care
A
- don’t let pack dry out
- between treatments keep pack in water or freezer bag
- keep water in unit clean
3
Q
Thermophore
A
- A fomentation that creates moist electric heat
- the flannel cover traps moisture from air, creating a moist film on the skin
4
Q
Paraffin wax Bath
A
- Melted paraffin wax to create a deep moist heat to a specific area
- 48° to 58°C
5
Q
Alternating hot towels
A
-Series of hot moist towels to specific area with 40° temperature