Heat and cold
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The document discusses the physiologic effects and application methods of heat and cold therapy in nursing. It states that heat therapy causes vasodilation and increases blood flow and cellular metabolism, while cold therapy causes vasoconstriction and decreases blood flow and metabolism. It provides guidelines for safe heat and cold application, such as checking the area every 15-20 minutes and limiting application to 30 minutes to avoid rebound effects. A variety of methods are described for dry and moist heat application and dry cold application using items like hot water bottles, cold packs, and baths.
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Heat and cold
- 1. Manila Central University COLLEGE OF NURSING Nursing Care Management 100: RELATED LEARNING EXPERIENCE PRINCIPLES OF HEAT AND COLD APPLICATION Prepared by: Arthur Cruz Fetalvero, r.n.
- 2. PHYSIOLOGIC EFFECT OF HEAT AND COLD APPLICATION Nursing Care Management 100: RELATED LEARNING EXPERIENCE PRINCIPLES OF HEAT AND COLD APPLICATION
- 5. METHODS OF HEAT AND COLD APPLICATION Nursing Care Management 100: RELATED LEARNING EXPERIENCE PRINCIPLES OF HEAT AND COLD APPLICATION
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- Reduces joint stiffness by decreasing synovial fluid viscosity 6. Provides sedative effect. 5. Hastens suppuration by increased supply of phagocytes to an area; promotes wound healing. 4. Relieves pain by increased blood flow to an area and by muscle relaxation. Promotes muscle relaxation. Increases Cellular Metabolism VASODILATION: Increase blood flow to an area bringing oxygen, nutrients, antibodies and leukocytes.
- Relieves edema 1.Slows bacterial growth Numbs nerve endings: has local anesthetic effect; relieves pain Decreases Cellular Metabolism VASOCONSTRICTION: controls bleeding 1.VASOCONSTRICTION: controls bleeding 2. Decreases Cellular Metabolism 3. Numbs nerve endings: has local anesthetic effect; relieves pain Slows bacterial growth Relieves edema