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a. Greet the patient & introduce yourself. b. Develop a good rapport with the patient. c. Name – Age – Sex - Occupation – Chief Complaints – Side – Site – Duration of the condition – Diagnosis
a. Verify the absence of contraindications (General & local) b. Check for thermal skin sensation by using test tubes filled with hot & cold water c. Ask about previous treatments & check the treatment notes if any.
machine, power cord, adequate pillows, towels, bed sheets, chair, Plastic sheet, lint cloth etc.
a. Place patient in a well-supported, comfortable & relaxed position. b. Use adequate pillows, towels & bed sheets. c. Expose the body part to be treated, have patient remove all jewelry from the area. d. (if applicable) Drape the untreated part of the patient to preserve modesty, protect clothing, but allow easy accesses to the body part. e. Appropriate walk stand position
a. Instruct the patient NOT TO move the treatment part, NOT TO touch the output cables or the power cord & the machine, NOT TO sleep during the treatment. b. Inform the patient that he/she should feel only warmth.
a. Select appropriate method of treatment(Cryotherapy, Hydro collator, PWB, Contrast bath, Whirlpool Bath) b. Use towels/plastic sheets. c. Periodically ask patient if feeling of warmth is too vigorous or comfortable.
a. Switch off the machine, dry out the patient. b. Inspect the treatment area for any adverse reactions like blisters, burns, rashes etc. c. Ask the patient to maintain the same position for few minutes (In order to avoid postural hypotension) & then to sit/stand. d. Keep all the collected materials to its original place.
a.Record the side, site, duration & condition of the patient. b. Method used. c. Treatment time. d. Any adverse reactions if any. e. Ask the patient response/feeling towards the treatment area. f. Fix up the next appointment with the patient