Confirm diagnosis
Explain, consent
Contraindications: impaired sense, haemorrhaging, infection, thrombosis, cardiac failure, pacemaker, epilepsy, pregnancy, skin dermatitis, psoriasis, eczema
Pain level 0-10
Drape with towel
Sensation test: hot cold
Hot pack
Measure water bath temperature (76-80°C
Tongs clip at edge of pack
Drain water\
Rectangle pack
2 towel folds half at short side
Overlap form a cross with long short sides
Cover pack fully and fold even 8 layer
Triangular pack
Treat should neck
2 towel overlap then roll
Ask
- Is it comfortably warm
- Is it evenly distributed
- Is there any concentrated hot spot
- Is the heat mild
Even bilateral, treat 1 side each time
#Check skin every 5min