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hydrotherapy
sitz bath
physical medicine

definition

sitz bath

1. place towel on bottom of wash tub
2. fill with water to cover hips, buttocks, lower abdomen

hot sitz:
a. water 106-110° F
b. 3-8 min. duration
c. if necessary use cold compress to forehead
d. finish with cold poured over all parts bathed

cold sitz:
a. water 55-75° F
b. 3-8 min. duration

neutral sitz:
a. water 92-97° F
b. 15 min. to 2 hr.

alternating sitz:
a. start hot 2-5 min.
b. end cold 20-60 sec.
c. alternate 3 times

3. dry patient and rest 30 min.

contraindications:
1. hot: hemorrhage, menorrhagia, prolapse, pelvic congestion
2. cold: acute inflammation, painful conditions, acute lung congestion, heart problems


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