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Hot & Cold Application
1.
2. SUPERFICIAL HEAT AND
COLD
Primarily increase or decrease
temperature of skin, superficial
subcutaneous tissues
3. TRANSFER OF ENERGY: HEAT,
OR THE LOSS OF HEAT,
OCCURS IN ANY OF THE
FOLLOWING WAYS:
Conduction: Contact
Convection: movement
Evaporation: through liquid-gas transfer
Radiation: electromagnetic waves
Conversion: transfer from one energy
type to another
4. THERAPEUTIC APPLICATION
Heating Agents
◦ Transfer heat to patient’s body,
between various tissue / fluids
Cooling Agents
◦ Transfer heat away from patient’s
body
5. HOT APPLICATION
Hot application is the application of a hot
agent, warmer than skin either in a moist
or dry from on the surface of the body;
To relive pain and congestion,
To provide warmth,
To promote suppuration,
To promote healing,
To decrease muscle tone and
To soften the exudates.
6. Cold application
Cold application is the application of a cold
agent cooler than skin either in a moist or
dry form, on the surface of the skin;
To reduce pain and body temperature,
To anaesthetize an area,
To control hemorrhage,
To control the growth of bacteria,
To prevent gangrene,
To prevent edema and
To reduce inflammation.
9. Local Application of heat and cold
to the body can be therapeutic, but
before using these therapies, the
nurse must understand normal
body responses to application of
heat and cold and how and when
to use.
10. CLASSIFICATION OF
TEMPERATURES: FOR
TREATMENT PURPOSES, ARE
CLASSIFIED AS FOLLOWS:
Very Cold 32 to 55 F
Cold 55 to 65 F
Cool 65 to 80 F
Neutral 80 to 92 F
Warm 92 to 98 F
Hot 98 to 104 F
Very Hot 104 F
Hot
11. Temperature for hot and cold
applications
Description Temperature Application
Very cold Below 15C Ice bag
Cold 15-18 C Cold packs
Cool 18 – 27 C Cold compresses
Tepid 27 – 37 C Alcohol sponge bath
Warm 37 – 40 C Warm bath
Hot 40 – 46 C Hot soak, hot
compresses
Very Hot Above 46 C Hot water bag for adult
12.
13. PRIMARY / PHYSIOLOGICAL
EFFECTS
HOT APPLICATION COLD APPLICATION
Peripheral Vasodilatation Peripheral Vasoconstriction
Increased capillary permeability Decreased capillary permeability
Increased oxygen consumption Decreased oxygen consumption
Increased local metabolism Decreased local metabolism
Decreased blood viscosity Increased blood viscosity
Decreased muscle tone Decreased muscle tone
Increased blood flow Decreased blood flow
Increased lymph flow Decreased lymph flow
Increased motility of leucocytes Decreased motility of leucocytes
14. SECONDARY EFFECT OF HOT AND
COLD APPLICATION
With the local heat application, the maximal
increase in the of circulation & temperature
occurs after 20 to 40 min exposure. After this
time, the heat application must be discontinued
& a recovery time of 1 hour allowed otherwise
secondary effect (vasoconstriction) will take
place.
With the cold application, the primary effects
may last only for 30 min to 1 hour. After this
time, a recovery time of one hour must be
allowed or secondary effects (vasodilatation)
15. SYSTEMATIC RESPONSE
Heat-loss via sweating and vasodilation
Heat conservation via
vasoconstriction, curl-up
Heat production via
shivering, movement
19. LOCAL BODY RESPONSE
Occurs through stimulation of temperature-
sensitive sensory nerve endings/ thermal
receptors in the skin.
Sent up the spinal cord to the hypothalamus
in the brain where impulses are recognized
as hot or cold
Protective adaptive responses are triggered:
cold= vasoconstriction; hot= vasodilation
20. ADAPTATION OF THERMAL
RESPONSE
Nerve receptors strongly stimulated
initially
Declines rapidly during first few
seconds
Declines slowly over the next half hour
Receptors adapt to the new
22. REBOUND Phenomenon: Heat
Occurs at the time that maximum
therapeutic effect of hot or cold
application is achieved
Heat produces maximum vasodilatation
in 20-30 minutes.
Continuation beyond 30-45 minutes
causes tissue congestion, the blood
vessels constrict
23. REBOUND Phenomenon: Heat
Now the opposite effect is occurring
because of reflex vascular
constriction.
Recovery time of one hour is advised
before reapplication
24. REBOUND Phenomenon: Cold
Maximum vasoconstriction occurs when
the skin temperature reaches 150 or in
about 30 minutes to one hour.
Vasodilation begins as a protective device
to prevent the body tissue from freezing
Recovery time of one hour is best before
reapplication.
27. FACTORS AFFECTING HEAT AND
COLD TOLERANCE
Body part: Certain areas of the skin have a
sensitivity to temperature variations. The
inner aspect of the wrist and forearm, the
neck, and the perineal area are
temperature-sensitive, while the back of the
hand and the foot are not as sensitive.
Duration of application: Therapeutic
benefits of heat and cold applications are
achieved with short periods of exposure to
temperature variations. Tolerance increases
as the length of exposure increases.
28. Area of body exposed: The larger the
area exposed to heat and cold, the
lower the tolerance to temperature
changes.
Damage to body surface area: Injured
skin areas are more sensitive than intact
areas to temperature variations.
29. Individual tolerance: Tolerance to
temperature variations is affected by age
and physical condition. The young and
the aged are especially susceptible to
heat and cold. Neurosensory impairments
may interfere with the reception and
perception of stimuli, increasing the risk
of injury.
Age: Thinner skin layers in children and
elderly people increase the risk for burns
from the heat and cold applications. Older
adults have a decreased sensitivity to
30. Scientific principles involved in
hot and cold applications
Water is a good conductor of heat
Air is a poor conductor of heat
The flow of heat is from the hotter are to
the less hot area
Prolonged exposure to moisture
increases the skin’s susceptibility to
maceration and skin breakdown,
reducing the protection of the intact skin.
31. Moisture left on the skin causes rapid
cooling due to evaporation of the moisture
Presence of steam increases the
temperature of the hot application
Oil acts as insulator and delays the
transmission of heat
Woolen absorb moisture slowly, but hold
moisture longer and cool off less quickly
than the cotton materials.
The temperature tolerance varies with
individuals and according to the site and
area covered
Friction produce heat.
34. THERAPEUTIC USES OF LOCAL
HOT APPLICATIONS
Decreases pain
Decreases muscle tone
Promote healing
Promotes suppuration
Relives deep congestion
Softens the exudates
Provide warmth
Stimulates peristalsis
36. CONTRAINDICATIONS OF HOT
APPLICATIONS
Malignancies
Impaired kidney, heart & lung functions
Acutely inflammed areas
On clients with paralysis
Open wounds
Edema associated with venous or lymphatic
diseases
Headache
Client with metabolic disorders
Very young & very old client
Client with very high temperature
41. Increase circulation 1.5-2x normal
Increased metabolism
(contraindicated in 2-3 days post
injury)
Increased inflammation,
phagocytosis, & wound healing
Decreased pain (analgesia); not as
effective as cryotherapy for acute
pain
Decreased muscle spasm
Decreased tissue stiffness (fluids
less viscous and collagen releases
42. Depth of effects are not as great as
with cold
Vascular changes are confined to skin
(1cm)
BUT
44. Increase sensory nerve conduction
Analgesic effects both distal and
proximal to area treated
This is why non-acute back patients use
heat instead of ice
Reducing muscle spasm
Inhibits muscle contraction
45. GENERAL INSTRUCTION
Assess the condition of the client prior to,
during & after the application of the heat
& cold application.
Check vital signs.
Maintain correct temp. for the entire
duration of the application.
Never use any equipment unless
understand its operation completely.
There must be a recovery period
between the application.
46. Expose the client only to a safe temp.
Don’t allow the client to adjust temp.
control
Never ignore the complaints of a client
Make sure that the client is in a position
to remove the application if it is causing
him discomfort.
Client must have a calling signal with in
reach
Never leave client even for short period
Squeeze off water from moist heat
applications to prevent scalding.
47. Apply thin layer of petroleum jelly or oil to
skin prior to the application of moist heat
application. It will reduces soaking of the
skin & therefore maceration.
Don’t use electrical appliances close to
the open oxygen.
Don’t use electrical appliances near
water or other fluid.
If any sign of complication recognized
stop procedure immediately.
After procedure, dry the body area gently
by patting not by rubbing to remove the
moisture.
48.
49. Hot water bag
Fill two-thirds to half full with warm water
and remove air at the top so the bag is
easier to mold over the body part.
Dry the outside of the bag & test for
leakage by holding the bag upside down.
Cover bag with a towel or pillowcase
(never apply directly on the skin surface)
Keep bag in place for 20–30 minutes and
then remove.
Do not allow the client to lie on the hot
water bag
50.
51. HOT PACKS / CHEMICAL
HEATING PACKS
Commercially prepared, disposable hot
packs supply warm dry heat to an injured
area.
Striking or squeezing the pack will
release chemicals that create the heat.
These packs are designed to maintain a
constant temperature between 40.6º C &
52.
53. AQUATHERMIA PADS
Are useful in treating muscle sprains and for
areas with mild inflammation or edema.
Unit consists of a waterproof plastic or
rubber pad connected by two hoses to an
electrical control unit that has a heating
element and a motor. The reservoir of the
unit is filled two-thirds full with distilled water.
The desired temperature is usually set with
a key at 45°C for adults.
Cover the pad with a thin cloth or pillowcase
prior to application.
Treatment usually continues for 20–30
minutes.
Do not have client lie on pad.
54.
55. ELECTRICAL HEATING PADS
Provide constant, even heat, are lightweight,
and can easily be molded to a body part.
Unit composed of electrical coil enclosed
within a waterproof pad covered with cotton
or flannel cloth to absorb the perspiration &
to insulate the pad.
Instruct the client to avoid using high setting,
to prevent burns.
No wet dressing should be applied with
pads.
Do not allow the client to lie directly on the
pad, because heat will not dissipate and the
client may be burned.
56.
57.
58. INFRARED LAMP
Radiant energy
2 types luminous (infrared)
and nonlumious (far
infrared)
Luminous produces some
visible light (as opposed to
nonluminous), nonlumious
is less penetrating than
luminous
59. ULTRAVIOLET RAYS / LAMPS
Transmit ultraviolet rays, which are
invisible heat rays.
Observe the skin carefully during
and after the treatment.
Client & therapist must use
protective goggles to shut out
reflected harmful rays.
Duration of treatment is usually 20-
30 min
61. ELECTRIC CRADLES / HEAT
CRADLES
It is used when large body part is to be
treated & covering of skin with gown or
sheets is not possible.
Sheet or blankets can be added over the
cradle to maintain the heat at the desire
levels.
Duration of treatment is usually 20-30
min, after unit is warmed up, or can be
used continuously to provide low temp.
62. HEATING LAMPS
Used to supply heat to the body parts.
The distance between the exposed part
& the lamps depend upon the wattage of
the light bulb & heat tolerance.
Duration of treatment is usually 20-30
min
Recommended distances are as follows:
WATT BULB DISTANCE FROM THE BODY PART
25 35 cm
40 45 cm
60 60 to 75 cm
63.
64.
65. FOMENTATION
Moist application of heat over an area by
means of double thickness of flannel or
other soft material wring out from hot
water, protected by a waterproof
covering, wool and bandage.
Types:-
Simple
Medical
Surgical (applied over an open wound)
66. Purpose
To relieve pain & congestion
To relieve inflammations
To relieve retention of urine
To promote suppuration
To stimulate peristalsis & relieve tympanites
To relieve intestinal & renal colic
To soften the crust & for the easy removal of
the crust
To help in the absorption of the exudates
To relieve muscular spasm
To relieve congestion in the internal organs
67. TREATMENT PROCEDURE
Have all equipment assembled at bedside
before beginning treatment
Have the person remove clothing and
drape with a sheet.
Explain the procedure, tell them to tell you
when it is too hot & when it isn’t hot
enough
The duration and frequency in changing
the fomentations depend upon the desired
effect.
Take care not to burn the person with too
68. Be sure person’s feet are warm (if cold, cover with
blanket).
Cover part to be treated with a bath towel.
Apply fomentation. To relieve congestion, have the
fomentation cover a large area. For local effect,
make the fomentation the area size.
Add another towel if the fomentation is too hot.
Remove fomentation every 3-5 minutes and use cold
mitten friction or rub with cold wash cloth for 30
seconds and then dry the area.
Reapply fomentation (3-6x in total – always finish
with cold).
Hot fomentation - cold mitten friction and dry area -
hot fomentation - cold mitten friction and dry
area - hot fomentation - cold mitten friction and
dry area.
If general perspiration was produced – neutral to cool
shower or a sponge bath.
Have person rest 30 minutes.
69. Contraindications
1. Unconsciousness.
2. Careful not to burn patient
3. Paralyzed parts of the body.
4. Do not use on the legs or feet of a
diabetic.
5. Edema and varicose veins and advanced
vascular disease of the legs and feet.
6. Malignancy.
7. Tendency to bleed.
8. Stomach and bowel ulcers.
70. Important Considerations
Always ask if fomentations are burning the
patient. If they are too hot, put a towel
between skin and hot fomentation.
Have extra dry towels handy to layer in
case fomentation is too hot.
Have the room warm before you begin
treatment; make sure there are no drafts.
Caution with the thin or aged persons and
children.
Parts where bone is close to skin surface
are especially apt to burn.
71.
72. STUPES (MEDICAL FOMENTATIONS)
Medicine (e.g. turpentine) is applied
locally to augment the effects of the
hot compresses used.
Commonly used to relieve
tympanites by increasing the
peristalsis & relaxing the muscle
spasm.
Drugs used are: turpentine (1 part)
with olive oil (3 parts) for adults. For
children, turpentine (1 part) with
73. POULTICES (CATAPLASM)
Application of moist heat in the
form of a soft spongy mass that
retains its heat for a varying length
of time, according to the ingredient
used.
Starch poultices: starch and sodium
bicarbonate in the proportion of 8:1
Duration of application is 30 to 60
min
74.
75. MOIST HEAT PACKS
Canvas Pouch with Silica Gel
Pack is kept in a water-filled heating
unit maintained between 160º F -170
º F
Pack maintain temperature for 30-45
minutes
Packs transfer heat by conduction
Main benefit is superficial heat to
1cm
76. MOIST HEAT PACKS
Set-up
◦ Cover pack with terry cloth or towel
covering
◦ Place pack on patient in comfortable
manner (patient on pack is
contraindicated)
◦ Check patient within 5 to 6 minutes for
comfort
◦ Allow 3-4 hr minimum between
treatments on the same day
77.
78. MOIST HEAT PACK
Precaution:
◦ infected areas
must be covered
with gauze
Contraindications:
◦ Acute conditions
◦ Peripheral
vascular disease
◦ Impaired
circulation
◦ Poor thermal
Indications:
◦ Subacute or chronic
inflammatory conditions
◦ Reduction of subacute
or chronic pain
◦ Subacute or chronic
muscle spasm
◦ Decreased ROM
◦ Hematoma resolution
◦ Reduction of joint
contractures
◦ Infection (discuss)
79. WARM COMPRESSES (GAUZE
DRESSING MOISTENED IN A
PRESCRIBED WARMED SOLUTION)
Applied to improve circulation, relieve
edema, and fasten the suppurative process
and healing.
For an open wound, use sterile technique.
Solution to moisten the gauze can be
heated first to 40.5°C (105°F) or procedure
is similar to application of a wet to dry
dressing and the use of a hot water bag or a
heating pad to cover the dressing.
Remove compress after 20–30 minutes
and redress wound.
80.
81. WARM SOAKS
(LOCAL BATHS)
Immersion of body part in warmed solution
promotes circulation, decreases edema,
increases muscle relaxation, and provides a
means to debride wounds and apply medicated
solution.
Can also be accomplished by wrapping body
part in dressings and saturating them with
warmed solution.
Sterile technique is generally indicated for open
wounds, such as a burn. Check agency
protocol regarding the temperature of the
solution.
82. Temp. of warm water is at 105 to
110 F (40.5 to 43 C)
Duration of treatment is usually 20
min
Temp. of solution should be checked
frequently & additional solution is
added or the solution is replaced in
order to maintain the appropriate
83.
84. PARAFFIN BATH
A mixture of 15 to 30 ml of mineral oil to 1
pound of paraffin wax
Temperature of 118º F to 126 ºF for upper
extremity tx.
Temperatures of 113 º F to 121 º F for lower
extremity (circulation is less efficient)
Paraffin can provide approx. 6x the amount of
heat as water due to low specific heat.
85. PARAFFIN BATH
Used to deliver heat in uniform
amounts to small irregularly shaped
areas (hands, fingers, wrist and foot)
especially for rheumatoid arthritis.
Wax moistens skin, water tends to dry
skin
86. PARAFFIN BATH SET UP
Immersion Bath
◦ Clean body part
◦ Dip part quickly; allow
10 sec. to dry (turns
milky)
◦ Dip the extremity 6-12
more times
◦ Then cover with
cellophane or towel for
duration of tx (10-15
min)
◦ DO NOT touch sides or
bottom of bath (burns)
◦ After tx scrape off and
Pack (Glove) Method
Clean extremity
◦ Immerse extremity in
bath and allow wax to dry
- repeat 7-12 more times
◦ After final withdrawal
from wax, cover
extremity with plastic
bag, or wax paper. Then
wrap in towel
◦ If indicated elevate body
part
◦ Following tx remove wax
and return to bath
87. PARAFFIN BATH
Precautions
◦ Sensation is
different from
specific heat and
thermal capacity -
may cause burns
Contraindications
◦ Open wounds (options?)
◦ Skin infections
◦ Sensory loss
◦ Peripheral vascular
disease
Indications
◦ Subacute and chronic
inflammation
◦ limitation on ROM after
immobilization
88. WHIRLPOOLS / FULL
IMMERSION BATHS
Tx temperature is between 105º-112º F
for extremities and 100-108º F for whole
body
Tx times usually last 10-20 minutes;
watch for lethargy with WWP
89. WARM WHIRLPOOL
Precautions
◦ Must be connected to ground-fault
indicator
◦ Instruct patient not to turn whirlpool motor on
or off while in whirlpool
◦ Patient should be continually monitored
◦ Do not run while turbine is dry
◦ Clean tank pre and post infectious wound tx
◦ Keep clothing and bandages out of whirlpool
90. WARM WHIRLPOOL
INDICATIONS
◦ Decreased ROM
◦ Subacute or
chronic
inflammatory
conditions
◦ Stiffness or
soreness
◦ Irregular shaped
areas
CONTRAINDICATIONS
◦ Acute conditions where
water turbulence would
further irritate injured area
◦ Fever above 101º F
◦ Comprimised circulation
91. SITZ BATH / HIP BATH
Used for clients who have had rectal surgeries, an
episiotomy during childbirth, painful hemorrhoids, or
vaginal inflammation.
Only the client’s pelvic area is immersed in warm fluid;
the client sits in a special tub or chair or in a basin
placed on the toilet seat so that the legs and feet remain
out of the water (immersing the entire body causes
widespread vasodilation, negating the effect of local
heat to the perineum or pelvic area).
Water temperature should be from 43° to 46°C (110° to
115°F) & Duration of the bath is usually 15–30 minutes.
Prevent overexposure and chilling by draping a bath
blanket over the client’s shoulders and thighs, and
prevent drafts.
Assess the client during the bath for extensive
92. Solutions used:-
◦ Potassium permanganate solution 1:5000
◦ Boric acid 1 dram to 1pint
◦ Eusol solution
Contraindications
◦ Pregnancy
◦ Menstruation
◦ Renal inflammation
◦ Increased irritability of the genital organs
93.
94.
95. COUNTERIRRITANTS
Drugs used to augment the desired
effects of the heat application to induce
vasodilatation in the superficial tissues to
affect the circulation or muscle tone in an
underlying area or distant part by reflex
action.
Counterirritants include mustard,
turpentine, capsicum and liniments such
as camphor, and methyl Salicylates.
96. RUBEFACIENTS
Simple form of counterirritant which
merely reddens the skin by
vasodilatation.
Its effect is immediate and lasts only for
a short period.
E.g. mustard plaster, Tr. iodine,
turpentine
99. Relieves pain
Prevent gangrene
Prevent edema & reduce
inflammation
Control hemorrhage
Control the growth of bacteria
Reduces the body temperature
Anaesthetize an area
THERAPEUTIC USES OF
LOCAL COLD APPLICATIONS
101. Client in the state of shock &
collapse
Edema
Diseases associated with impaired
circulation
Muscle spasm
Decreased sensation
Client have shivering or having very
CONTRAINDICATIONS OF COLD
APPLICATIONS
102. CONTRAINDICATIONS FOR
COLD
Cold hypersensitivity or intolerance
Cryoglobulinemia
◦ Uncommon disorder
◦ Aggregation of serum proteins in distal
circulation when distal extremities cooled
◦ Proteins form a “gel” that can impair
circulation,
◦ Causes local ischemia, gangrene
Paroxysmal Cold Hemoglobinuria
◦ Release of hemoglobin into urine from lysed
red blood cells,
◦ In response to local or general exposure to
cold
103. CONTRAINDICATIONS FOR
COLD
Raynaud’s Disease
◦ Paroxysmal digital cyanosis
◦ Sudden pallor followed by redness of skin of digits,
◦ Precipitated by cold or emotional upset
◦ Relieved by warmth
◦ Bilateral and symmetric (women)
Raynaud’s Phenomenon
◦ Generally only in one extremity
◦ May be associated with thoracic outlet, carpal tunnel
syndrome or trauma
104. CONTRAINDICATIONS FOR
COLD
Regenerating Nerves
◦ Local vasoconstriction or decreased nerve
conduction may delay regeneration
Circulatory compromise or peripheral
vascular disease
◦ Chronic peripheral vascular disease may have
edema
◦ Cold may increase this edema
Indicators for swelling due to Peripheral vascular
disease
Pallor and coolness
107. PENETRATION DEPENDS ON
MANY FACTORS:
Cold has a longer wavelength than heat
Local temperature gradient
Treatment surface area covered
Thickness and characteristics of tissue
treated (fat is an insulator, tissues with
high water content have better heat
transfer)
110. Hemodynamic Effects
Immediate vasoconstriction
◦ Less than 15 minutes
◦ Stimulates smooth muscles of vessels to
contract
◦ Decreases release of histamine,
prostaglandins (vasodilators)
◦ Increases blood viscosity (increases
resistance to flow)
◦ Decreases blood flow to maintain core
temperature
111. Hemodynamic Effects
After 15 minutes, vasodilatation occurs
◦ Mostly distal extremities
◦ Temperatures < 10 C (350 F) >15 minutes
◦ Cold induced vasodilatation (COVD)
◦ Amount of vasodilatation usually small
◦ Skin redness NOT due to vasodilatation
Due to increase in oxyhemoglobin concentration
of blood
Cold decreases oxyhemoglobin dissociation
Makes less oxygen available to tissues
Hunting Response
◦ Response to pain associated with extreme
cold
112. Raynaud's Phenomenon
A vascular reaction to cold application or
stress that results in a white, red, or blue
discoloration of the extremities. The fingers
and toes are the first to be affected
◦ Raynaud's phenomenon is a condition resulting
from poor circulation in the extremities (i.e., fingers
and toes). In a person with Raynaud's
phenomenon, when his or her skin is exposed to
cold or the person becomes emotionally upset, the
blood vessels under the skin tighten and the blood
flow slows
◦ This happens because the blood vessels under
the skin tighten. When blood does not reach parts
of the body, these areas may turn blue and feel
cold.
114. Muscle Activity
Decreased muscle spasm by decreasing
muscle spindle activity.
Intramuscular fibers (muscle spindle)
runs parallel to fibers of the muscle.
Muscle contraction causes spindle
contraction so it remains sensitive. The
lower the temperature, the lower the
spindle activity.
115. Decreased Nerve Conduction Velocity
Proportional to degree and duration of
temperature change
◦ Application of cold > 5 minutes
◦ Reverses (normal) within 15 minutes
◦ After 20 minutes, may take 30 minutes or
more to recover.
116. Decreased Nerve Conduction Velocity
Decreased NCV of sensory and motor nerves
occurs
◦ Greatest effect in myelinated, small fibers
pain transmitters
◦ Least effect in unmyelinated, large fibers
117. Increased Pain Threshold
Counter-irritation via Gate Theory
◦ Secondary to decrease in muscle spasm
◦ Secondary to decrease in sensory NCV
Secondary to post-injury edema
reduction (decreased blood flow)
◦ Reduces pressure on nerves due to edema
119. Decreases Metabolic Rate
For inflammation
For healing
◦ not recommended for patient with
delayed healing
120. Physiological Effects of Cold:
Metabolic
◦ Decreased secondary cell deaths by hypoxia
(swelling prevents oxygen from reaching
cells). The decrease in metabolism allows
them to live without as much oxygen.
◦ Normal body temperature is 37 ° C.
◦ Increase above 45° C (113° F) proteins
denature
121. Physiological Effects of Cold:
Metabolic
◦ Reduction of edema through decreased
capillary hydrostatic pressure and
decreased permeability and osmotic
pressure
◦ Increase blood viscosity (make it thicker
so it won’t flood the area as quickly)
◦ Decrease in chemical mediator
effectiveness (they cause vasodilatation)
122. Inflammation Control
Decreases chemical reactions
secondary to acute inflammatory
response
Decreased blood flow secondary to
vasoconstriction, increased viscosity
◦ Causes secondary decrease in bleeding,
edema
(normally) Increased function during this stage of
healing
123. Inflammation Control
Prophylactically after exercise to
decrease DOMS (Delayed Onset Muscle
Soreness)
◦ Due to muscle connective tissue damage
secondary to exercise
124. Edema Control
Decreases intravascular fluid pressure
via decreasing blood flow, increased
viscosity
◦ Most effective if applied immediately, in
conjunction with elevation and compression
Cryotherapy ineffective with edema
secondary to immobility and poor
circulation.
125. R-I-C-E-S: Rest, Ice, Compression,
Elevation, Stabilization
RICES serves to counteract the body’s
initial response to injury
◦ Rest limits scope of original injury by
preventing further trauma
◦ Ice can decrease cell’s metabolism, reducing
the amount of secondary hypoxic injury by
enabling tissues to live on limited oxygen and
secondarily reduce pain
Crushed ice is the ideal form of cold application
during initial injury because it produces the most
rapid temp. decrease.
126. Compression -
◦ decreases the pressure gradient between
blood vessels and tissue and discourages
further leakage from capillaries.
◦ Also Encourages Lymphatic drainage
◦ Compression Types
Circumferential - provides even pressure
Collateral - Pressure on 2 sides (aircast)
Focal Compression - U-shaped horseshoe pads
127. Elevation
◦ Decreases the hydrostatic pressure within the
capillary beds to encourage absorption of edema by
lymphatic system
◦ This has the greatest effect at 90° perpendicular to
the ground
at 45 ° the effect of gravity is 71% comparatively
Stabilization
◦ Limits muscle spasm & neural inhibition related to
guarding the injured area
◦ Early stabilization eases the pain-spasm-pain cycle
by letting the muscles relax
130. PRECAUTIONS
Over superficial main branch of a nerve
Over an open wound
◦ delays healing
Hypertension
◦ can cause transient increases in systolic or diastolic BP
Patients with poor sensation or mentation
Very young or very old
◦ impaired temperature regulation,
◦ ability to communicate
132. Adverse Effects
Tissue Death
Frost Bite
Nerve damage
◦ Unwanted vasodilation due to prolonged vasoconstriction,
ischemia, thromboses in smaller vessels.
Freezing of tissues
◦ damage at 39 degrees F
To avoid, duration limited to under 45 minutes and tissue
temperature above 39 degrees F
When goal is vasoconstriction, treatment limited to 10-15
minutes
134. Application of Cold
Assess patient and establish goals of
treatment
Determine if cryotherapy most
appropriate treatment
No Contraindications
Select appropriate mode of application
based on body part and desired response
Explain procedure, reasons for treatment,
and expected sensations
135.
136. Fill two-thirds full with crushed ice
so bag is easier to mold over body
part.
Cover bag with towel or pillowcase
and apply to affected area for 30
minutes.
Provides cold to localized area (e.g.,
muscle sprain, hematoma) to
Ice bag, ice collar
137. Application of Cold
Ice Bags
◦ Crushed ice best
conforms better
◦ Get all/most air out of bag.
◦ Colder than ice packs
specific heat of ice higher than gels
◦ Either decrease time or provide slight insulation.
138.
139. COLD PACKS
Commercially prepared single-use ice
packs provide cold for designated period
of time.
When the pack is squeezed or kneaded,
an alcohol-based solution is released,
creating the cold temperature.
140. COLD PACKS/ ICE PACKS
Commercial
◦ Silica or mix of saline/gel
◦ Stored in freezer at 23º C
◦ Moldable to patient’s body
◦ Should be cooled at least 30 minutes
between treatments or 2 hrs. prior to initial
use.
141. COLD PACKS
Ice Bags,
Reusable Cold Pack
Instant Cold Back
Tx time for all are 15-30 minutes
◦ Because of lasting effects application should
be no less than 2 hours apart
◦ For controlled Cold Therapy Units - may be
applied continuously for 24 to 48 hours post
acute injury or surgery
142. COLD PACKS
Indications
◦ Acute injury (may use
with wet wrap)
◦ Acute or Chronic Pain
◦ Postsurgical Pain and
Edema
◦ Shape of Body part
Precautions
◦ AC joint and other areas may
not be suitable for wet wrap
◦ Tension of elastic wrap
should be enough to provide
adequate compression
without unwarranted
pressure
◦ Ensure Circulation w/wrap
◦ Frostbite - chance for
reoccurrence
◦ over large or superficial
nerves
144. Advantages of Ice Packs/Cold
Packs
Easy to use
Inexpensive
Short use of clinician’s time
Low skill level required
Covers moderate to large areas
Can elevate limb simultaneously
145. Disadvantages
Must remove pack to inspect skin
Patient may not tolerate weight
Difficult to mold to contoured areas
Longer treatment time (than ice cup)
146.
147. ICE TOWEL
•Wet towel is used
•Ice towel need to be replaced
after 2-3 min. and total 20 min.
of treatment can be given.
•Useful in treating muscle and
allows movement to be
performed.
149. ICE CUBE MASSAGE
•Slow circular motion for 5-10
min. During
This time the patient will feel
cold, burning
And then aching sensation
before the part
Become numb.
•Short strokes should be given.
150. ICE MASSAGE
Appropriate for
delivering cold tx to
small evenly shaped
areas.
Most effective for
muscle spasm,
contusion and other
minor well-localized
areas
Duration of tx
◦ 5-15 minutes or until
ice runs out
◦ if the purpose is
analgesic, then stop
when numb
151. ICE MASSAGE
Indications
◦ Subacute inflammation or
injury
◦ Muscle strain
◦ Contusion
◦ Acute or chronic pain
Contraindications
◦ All other ice
contraindications
◦ When pressure is not
warranted
◦ Suspected Fx
Precautions
◦ Injuries where
pressure massage
may be
contraindicated
152. APPLICATION OF ICE MASSAGE
Use towels in surrounding areas to
catch drips.
Use small, overlapping circles
Keep ice moving rapidly
Continue for 5-10 minutes or until
analgesia achieved
“Quick Icing” used as quick strokes
with ice cup to facilitate motor
response
153. ADVANTAGES OF ICE MASSAGE
Treatment area can be observed during
treatment
Excellent for small, irregular areas
Short-duration of treatment
◦ Increases compliance
Can elevate limb if desired
154. DISADVANTAGES OF ICE MASSAGE
Requires clinician throughout treatment,
unless patient independent
155. Cold soaks
Procedure similar to that for
warm soaks.
Desired temperature for a 20-
minute soak is 15°C (59°F).
Take precautions (such as
preventing drafts and draping
shoulders) to prevent client from
chilling.
158. COLD COMPRESSES
Applied to either decrease or prevent
bleeding and to reduce inflammation.
Procedure similar to that for warm
compresses except cold compresses
applied for 20 minutes at a temperature of
15°C (59°F).
Technique may be clean or sterile.
Observe for signs and symptoms of
burning or numbness, mottling of the skin,
redness, extreme paleness, or a bluish skin
discoloration.
159. CONTROLLED COLD
COMPRESSION
Intermittent Compression/ Cold Pump
◦ Usually used in post-op patients
◦ Allows for intermittent cold and compression
proven more effective than ice alone
160. COLD COMPRESSION UNIT
Cold water is circulated in a sleeve which
Is put over the limb and part of it is
inflamed
At intervals.
163. COLD/ ICE SPRAYS
•Ethyl chloride was originally used
but it is highly inflammable an thus
posses some risks.
•Fluorimethane is now used
widely as it is non inflammable.
• The liquid is sprayed on to the
area to be cooled in series of
stroke of about 5s each with a few
seconds interval between each.
•The nozzle is held at the angle of
45 or right angle from the skin
surface.
164. VAPOCOOLANT SPRAYS
Ethyl chloride
Fluorimethane sprays
Work by rapid cooling
Desired treatment of trigger points
Applied in parallel strokes along skin of
muscle immediately prior to stretching
166. CRYOKINETICS
Purpose:
◦ To apply cooling agent to point of numbness
shortly after injury,
◦ to decrease sensation of pain, allow patient
to exercise toward regaining ROM.
(Athletics)
Cold for 20 minutes (numbness)
Exercise for 3-5 minutes
Re-cooling
Repeat about 5 times
167. WHY CRYOKINETICS?
Cold decreases pain, which
◦ Facilitates active exercise
Exercise
◦ Reduces swelling (dramatically)
◦ Promotes healing and return to
function
171. PRECAUTIONS
Use pain as a guideline.
◦ Warn patient not to gut out pain.
Don’t allow patient to limp.
May be an increase in pain 4–8 hr after
treatment
172. PRINCIPLES OF CRYOKINETICS EXERCISE
All exercise should be active.
• Performed by the patient
Exercise must be graded
• Begin with range of motion exercises.
• Progress through increasing levels
of difficulty.
• Full sport activity is final level.
173. Principles of Cryokinetics Exercise:
Example (cont.)
Non-weight-bearing ROM
◦ Plantar flexion
◦ Dorsiflexion
◦ Inversion
◦ Eversion
◦ Circumduction
174. Weight-bearing ROM
◦ Stand up.
◦ Shift weight
from foot to foot.
◦ Gradually increase
weight on injured limb.
Principles of Cryokinetics Exercise:
Example (cont.)
175. CRYOSTRETCH
“Spray and Stretch” using vapocoolant
Traditionally preformed with ethyl
chloride due to its ability to quickly
evaporate and cool superficial tissue
This technique is used as a
counterirritant
◦ simply masks the symptoms to allow for a
stretch
176. CRYOSTRETCH
Cooling prior to stretching
◦ Decreases spasm, secondary increase in ROM
◦ Spray n’ Stretch,
◦ Fluoro-methane Spray
If patient condition not improving or worsening within
2-3 treatments,
◦ Approach should be re-evaluated and changed, or
◦ Refer to MD
177. CRYOSTRETCH
Precautions
◦ Can Cause frostbite
◦ Ethyl Chloride is
extremely flammable
◦ Ethyl Chloride is a local
anesthetics but if
inhaled can become
general
◦ It’s use is based on
tradition rather than fact
Contraindications
◦ Allergy
◦ Open wounds
◦ Post/surgical
◦ Eyes
◦ All other cold & passive
stretch
contraindications
Indications
◦ Trigger points
◦ Muscle spasms
◦ Decreased ROM
178. COLD WHIRLPOOLS
Duration of Tx
◦ 15-20 minutes
◦ Temp 50° - 60 ° F
Indications
◦ Decrased ROM
◦ Cryokinetics
◦ Subacute to chronic
inflammation
◦ Peripheral nerve
injuries (avoid
extremes)
Contraindications
◦ Acute conditions where
water turbulence would
further irritate area
◦ Gravity
◦ Postural
◦ Skin Conditions
◦ All other ice
contraindications
179. DOCUMENTATION OF
CRYOTHERAPY
Area of body treated
Type of cryotherapy used
Treatment duration
Patient position
Response to treatment
180. Apply Your Knowledge
What is the main difference in the effect of
cryotherapy and thermotherapy that results in
the physiologic response of each?
ANSWER: Cryotherapy causes blood vessels
to constrict, resulting in its physiologic
effects, while thermotherapy causes blood
vessels to dilate.
181. 181
Apply Your Knowledge -
Answer
Remove the application immediately and
take the patient’s vital signs. Report the
results to the physician.
The physician has asked you to
perform a moist heat application to a
patient’s left leg. After about 10
minutes of treatment you check the
area and notice it is very red, and the
patient appears to be breathing fast.
What should you do?
182.
183. GUIDELINES IN APPLICATION
Check the order, check armband
Assess general condition of the patient
Assess the skin area where application going
Check functioning of equipment
Reassess patient and response in 15 minutes
Stop treatment at designated time
Examine the place where the treatment will occur.
Record the patient’s response
184. Try This!
After applying a heat treatment, the
patient puts on call light and says it is too
hot.
What should the nurse do?
185. Safety Measures
“DO’s”
Do explain to the patient sensations to be felt during the
procedure
Do instruct the patient to report changes in sensation or
discomfort immediately
Do provide a timer, clock, or watch so that the patient
can help the nurse time the application
Do keep the call light within the patients reach
Do refer to the agency’s policy and procedure manual
for safe temperatures
186. Safety Measures
Do “NOTS”
Do not allow the patient to adjust the
temperature
Do not allow the patient to move an
application
Do not place the patient in a position that
prevents movement away from the
temperature source
Do not leave unattended a patient who is
187. REVIEW
Patient says that the heating pad must
be broken because it no longer feels
warm.
What should the nurse do?
188. REVIEW
The patient had an edematous ankle
and the nurse applied an ice pack as
ordered.
Later when she assesses the ankle, it is
more edematous than earlier in the day.
What should the nurse do now?