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Hot Water Bag

1. Hot water bags provide warmth and relieve pain and congestion by increasing local blood flow. 2. They must be filled half to two-thirds full with water heated to 115-125°F for adults and tested for leaks before application to prevent burns. 3. The bag should be covered with a towel and applied gradually to the affected area, observing the patient's reaction and refilling as needed.

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Hot Water Bag

1. Hot water bags provide warmth and relieve pain and congestion by increasing local blood flow. 2. They must be filled half to two-thirds full with water heated to 115-125°F for adults and tested for leaks before application to prevent burns. 3. The bag should be covered with a towel and applied gradually to the affected area, observing the patient's reaction and refilling as needed.

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Purposes:

1. To provide warmth
2. To relieve pain and
congestion
3. To produce local
vasodilation
4. To hasten suppuration
5. To produce muscular
relaxation
1. Secure a written order from the
physician ( only in cases of
chills, or when it is a part of
another procedure can hot water
bags be applied without a
written order)
2. Fill the hot water bag one half to
two thirds full only.
3. Test it for leaks and cover the
hot water bag prior to
application
4. Always test the temperature of the
water before filling up the bag.
5. Refill the hot water bag as
necessary. Do not allow the
patients to refill the hot water bag.
6. Inspect the area of application as
frequently as possible.
7. Never fill up a hot water bag direct
from a hot faucet or kettle.
8. Refrain from applying hot water
bag to children, elderly, comatose
and pts with spinal anesthesia.
Equipment:
[Link] water bag with stopper
[Link] thermometer
[Link] cover
[Link] of hot water
a. For infants and children 105-
115°F
b. For adults 115-125°F
Technique:
1. Fill the bag with hot water on
half to two thirds full.
Rationale: Filling the bag one
half to two thirds full only will
prevent discomfort from
pressure due to the weight of
the water.
2. Expel the air by:
a. Laying the bag against a flat
surface and allowing the water
to reach the opening
b. Folding the bag until the
water reaches the opening.
Rat.: Air is a poor conductor
of heat and will add bulk to
the bag.
3. Screw on the stopper tightly
and invert the bag.
Rat.: To prevent and test
for leaks which may scald the
patient-since water is a good
conductor of heat.
4. Cover the bag with a towel or
with a piece of linen.
Rat.: The linen cover will act as
insulator to prevent burns and
will help retain heat longer.
5. Bring the bag to the patient.
Apply it over the prescribed area
gradually noting the patient’s
immediate reaction.
Rat.: Applying the bag slowly
will give the patient time to test
the temperature of the bag.
6. Refill the bag as necessary.
Rat.: Refills are necessary
to maintain the desired
temperature.
7. Observe the area of
application.
Rat.: This is done as a
safety measure. Hypertemia
indicates discontinuance of
the procedure.
8. When the procedure is
discontinued, empty the bag and
wash with soap and water.
Rat.: Hot water bags can serve as
medium for the transfer of micro-
organisms.
9. Dry. Inflate with air and hang.
Rat.: Inflating and hanging it will
prevent the inner surface from
adhering to each other.
Chart:
Time
Purpose
Duration
Effect of the treatment on the
patient.

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