Chpt: 38 Heat and COld App Flashcards
name some dry cold compresses
ice bags, ice caps, ice collars
whats another name for a aquathermia pad
k-pod
-inside is filled w/ water, heater waster flows through , distilled water
what should you do when dealing with equipment for hot and cold compressses
read the manufacturers instructions
whats the effects of cold on the body
- vasoconstriction
- reducing edema
- numbing pain
- slowing life process
- reducing inflammation
- reducing itch
effects of heat on the body
- vasodilation
- provide added nourishment and oxygen
- speeds process of inflammation
- promote healing
- can be soothing
complications with heat
burns pain excessive redness blisters pallor vasoconstricion
complications with cold
burn
blister
vasodialation
pain
whats the safety precautions for compresses
- age
- uncooperative
- comotose
- paralyze
- DONT APPLY HEAT OVER IMPLANT SITE
- DONT APPLY DRY COLD DIRECTLY TO SKIN
When do you not apply heat
DONT APPLY HEAT TO PEOPLE WITH APPENDICITIS
pack
a treatment involving wrapping a body part with a wet/dry application
heat applications can be applied
to almost any body part
moist heat application have cooler temps. than dry heat because
heat penetrates deeper w/ moist application
whats the max. temp, that you can apply a heat compres
106 F
how often do you check the area for a heat or cold compress
5 min
what do you check for when giving a sitz bath
asses for weakness, fatigue, fainting
whats the uses for cold app.
tx prains and fractures reduce pain prevent swelling decrease circulation and bleeding right after an injury
when a person has hyperthermia, and icepack is not applied to what body part
the abdomen
whats the correct temp. range for a warm soak
93-98F
what should be reported when giving a sitz bath
Rapid pulse, weakness, faintess, drowsiness
