Parafin Bath Flashcards
1
Q
What are the indications for a parafin bath?
A
Increase collagen extensibility decrease joint stiffness relieve muscle spasm increase blood flow as a warm-up to assist with exs possibly assist in resolving inflammation
2
Q
What are the contraindications for a parafin bath?
A
Severe cardiac disease
Over malignancy
Sepsis
3
Q
What are the precautions for a parafin bath?
A
with insensitive pt
with spinal cord injuries.
4
Q
What does low specific heat mean when discussing parafin baths?
A
The wax will cool quickly and will form around the hand.
5
Q
What should the temperature of a parafin bath be?
A
125-130
6
Q
How long Should the parafin treatment last?
A
usually 20min
7
Q
How many dips do you take?
A
6
8
Q
What is most commonly treated with parafin?
A
distal extremities.
