When to use hot or cold compress

• Should you use a cold compress or a warm compress?

  There is no clear evidence favoring the use of warm over cold compresses or vice versa . Some surgeons empirically recommend initial use of cold compresses to promote vasoconstriction and diminish inflowing blood and swelling [22,24].

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• When should a thermal compressor be used?

  Thermal compressors should only be applied after determining if the extravasated drug requires a warm or cold compress. Applying a compress that is the wrong temperature can exacerbate the injury. Wet compresses should never be used as this increases the risk of tissue maceration.

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• What is heat & cold therapy?

  Heat and cold are applied to a part or all of the patient’s body to bring about a local or systematic change in body’s temperature for various therapeutic purposes. Temperature is between 30 – 45 deg. C, electric moist-heat pad with on-off control, hot compresses; not a cream or lotion with a heating effect.

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• [PDF File]Extravasation Bullet Points and Recommendations with ...

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  [25]. There is no clear evidence favoring the use of warm over cold compresses or vice versa . [25] Some surgeons empirically recommend initial use of cold compresses to promote vasoconstriction and diminish inflowing blood and swelling [22,24].

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• [PDF File]Extravasation/Infiltration Management Chart

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  Cold Compresses (**should not be used in neonates) Hyaluronidase Phentolamine Dexrazoxane Sodium Thiosulfate Acyclovir* X X * Vesicants are highlighted in this color Allopurinol X Aminophylline* X X Amiodarone X Amphotericin B X Arginine HCL X X Arsenic Trioxide X X Bleomycin X Infiltration Grading Scale Busulfan X X Grade Clinical Criteria ...

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• [PDF File]Unit 6: Hot and Cold Application Fundamental of Nursing

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  Indications for heat application With chronic injuries - two weeks or more and have persisted for a length of time. Fibromyalgia. Osteoarthritis. Tension headaches. With colds, sinusitis or respiratory tract infections (through steam inhalations). For relaxation (baths). Before deep stretching. After deep tissue work from a therapist.

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• [PDF File]Appendix B: Vesicant/Irritant and Extravasation Management ...

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  3. Apply dry, cold compress for 20 minutes four times daily for 1-2 days 4. If extravasation is noted within 6 hours of epirubicin infusion: administer dexrazoxane (see dosing guidelines at end of document fordetails)* 5. If extravasation is noted more than 6 hours after epirubicin infusion: administer topical

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• [PDF File]GUIDE TO EXTRAVASATION MANAGEMENT IN ADULT & PEDIATRIC PATIENTS

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  Describe the care of the site: elevate arm; use warm or cold compresses; protect from sun or abrasion; do not immerse in water. Instruct patient to call provider for any of the following: increased pain, skin color change, increased edema or swelling, stiffness in the extremity, skin breakdown, fever, any additional questions. Interventions

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