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rx
hydrotherapy
wet girdle
physical medicine
definition
wet girdle
1. same as heating compress, except use linen bandage 8-9 inches wide so it can be wrapped around the body 3 times
2. warm up patient with hot wet towels, shower or bath
2. wet bandage in cold tap water then wrap around abdomen
3. cover with wool, dry flannel or plastic
4. wear overnight or several hours until dry
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