hot packs are the packs which are immersed in a apparatus called hydrocollator, they provide superficial moist heat to the part where applied Or externally to an injured body part to relieve inflammation or directly on exposed area that needs treatment Procedure:- They are stored in a thermostatically controlled water bath inside the equipment, they contain the substance which absorb heat like silica or gel, temperature inside the hydrocollator ranges between 65-80°c, Aim of hydrocollator pack is to rise the body temperature at 45-45°c, hydrocollator pack are available in various sizes & shapes it is chosen on the basis of area treated, Packs are taken out of apparatus by means of tongs and wrapped inside a towel 6-8 layers of towel is made around pack, total treatment time is around 8-10 minutes. Indications :- pain, muscle spasm, bursitis, inflammatory conditions, adhesions. Contraindications :- Impaired skin sensation, open wounds, recent hemo...
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