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aquathermia pad
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Aqua K it produces dry heat used to treat muscle sprain
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hypothermia blanket
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is a (cooling blanket) plastic mattress pad through which very cold water flows continously and is used to decrease body temperature
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sitz bath
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tub filled with warm water and provides moist heat to the pelvic or perineal area
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tepid sponge bath
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bath with water below body temperature usually in the 80 to 95 degree used to reduce an elevated temp
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Aqua K pad
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Aquathermia pad produces dry heat and is used to treat muscle sprains and mild inflammations for pain relief. Temperature-controlled distilled water flows through the water-proof pad.
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IR
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infrared rays
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US
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ultra sound
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UV
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ultravoilet rays
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WA
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while awake
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Purpose, types, and nursing responsibilities for heat or cold application
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Cold causes vasoconstriction (shrinkage of blood vessels) which decreases the amount of blood flow to an area. The therapeutic goals of cold applications include hemorrhage, reducing edema, easing inflammation and blocking pain receptors. Cold application prevents escape of heat from the body by slowing circulation.
HEAT causes vasodilation (enlargement of the blood vessels which increase blood flow to the area where heat was applied) This increases the amount of oxygen, nutrients, and white blood cells delivered to the body tissues. Heat serves the following purposes (1) relieves local pain, stiffness or aching (2) assists in wound healing (3) reduces inflammation (4) raises body temp. Danger is too hot. Dry heat and moist heat have local effects. |
