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HOT WATER BAG

HOT WATER BAG. PREPARED BY: IMRAN IQBAL CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR. Definition. A  hot-water bottle  is a  bottle  filled with hot water and sealed with a stopper, used to provide warmth, typically while in bed, but also for the application of heat to a specific part of the body. HISTORY.

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HOT WATER BAG

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  1. HOT WATER BAG PREPARED BY: IMRAN IQBAL CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR

  2. Definition • A hot-water bottle is a bottle filled with hot water and sealed with a stopper, used to provide warmth, typically while in bed, but also for the application of heat to a specific part of the body.

  3. HISTORY • Containers for warmth in bed were in use as early as the 16th century. • The earliest versions contained hot coals from the dying embers of the fire, and these bed warmers were used to warm the bed before getting into it.

  4. HISTORY • Modern conventional hot-water bottles were patented in 1903 and are manufactured in natural rubber or PVC

  5. INDICATIONS • Joint Pain

  6. INDICATIONS • Soothe Back Pain

  7. INDICATIONS • Alleviate Menstrual Cramps

  8. INDICATIONS • Relieve a Headache • Helps to stop shivering • Chronic injuries

  9. INDICATIONS • Warm up in Bed

  10. INDICATIONS • Cleanse Your Colon

  11. PROCEDURE • Explain the procedure to the patient. • Gather all the equipment. • Hot water bottle • Kettle • Towel / Draw sheet

  12. PROCEDURE • Choose your hot water bottle. • Unscrew the plug from the hot water bottle. • Allow water to heat up. • Fill your bottle with water, about two thirds full.

  13. PROCEDURE • Remove your bottle from the water source. ... • Squeeze air from the water bottle. ... • Screw the plug back into the hot water bottle. ...

  14. PROCEDURE • Place the bottle on desire area. • Empty your bottle after use • Special care to be given to unconscious and Diabetic patients

  15. Side effects • Burn Injuries

  16. COLD COMPRESSION • Cold compression therapy combines two of the principles of • Rest • Ice • Compression • Elevation • To reduce pain and swelling from a sports or activity injury to soft tissues and recommended by orthopedic surgeons following surgery

  17. COLD COMPRESSION • Cold compression therapy combines two of the principles of • Rest • The therapy is especially useful for sprains, strains, pulled muscles and pulled ligaments.

  18. Equipments. • To make your own cold compress, you’ll need: • Ice (or frozen vegetables) • Washcloth • Water • Plastic bag • Towel

  19. COLD COMPRESSION • Step 1: Place ice cubes in a plastic bag. ... • Step 2: Run a washcloth under cold water and then wrap it around the plastic bag of ice. ... • Step 3: Place the homemade compress on your skin for up to 20 minutes. • Step 4: Dry the area with a towel after you're done. ... • Reapply: For swelling, reapply the compress after two hours.

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  22. COLD COMPRESSION • Don'ts • Don't apply ice directly to the skin. It can stick to you and burn, causing further injury. • Don’t ice one area for too long. This can lead to frostbite. • Don’t use a cold compress for serious injuries. Your body may undergo too many changes for ice to serve any benefit. • Don’t put ice on areas with decreased sensation, such as from diabetes. • For long-term injuries like arthritis, chronic irritations, and constant stiffness of the joints, it’s best to use heat. • Keep the “six week rule” in mind: For any injury that has lasted for more than six weeks, stick with heat to increase blood flow.

  23. COLD COMPRESSION • The bottom line • Everyone faces injuries and muscles aches from time to time. • Putting together a cold compress takes mere minutes and can often provide instant relief. • You can make a compress from household items, including ice, bagged frozen vegetables, or even a frozen towel. • It’s also a good idea to keep cold packs in your first-aid kit in case of emergencies.

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