-IBIS-1.5.0-
rx
hydrotherapy
cold mitten friction
physical medicine
definition
cold mitten friction
1. patient must first be warm
2. expose and friction only one part at time
3. patient lies supine on blanket
4. place dry towel under arm to protect blanket
5. dip mitten or washcloth in cold water and wring out
6. start with fingers and work up to shoulder, until skin becomes pink
7. dip mitten as necessary
8. dry arm with friction and cover
9. now do chest and abdomen; begin with chest - then dry
10. repeat, dry, cover
11. do legs like arms
12. patient turns prone, friction back and hips
13. dry and cover, patient rests half hour
contraindications:
1. chilled patient
2. skin lesions
3. intolerance to treatment
general indications:
1. to finish hot treatment
2. cold or flu prevention
3. poor circulation
4. poor resistance to infection
5. low energy
6. nervous exhaustion
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