Today is our topic of discussion Contraindications of Hot Application.

Contraindications of Hot Application

Heat is not used because heat increases the metabolism.
Heat is not used for the patients with impaired kidney, heart and lung functions .
Heat should not be applied to acutely inflammed areas, e.g. acute appendicitis and tooth abscess .
Heat should not be applied on patient with paralysis weak and debilitated patients Heat should not be applied when there is open wounds and bleeding.
Heat should not be applied when there is edema associated with venous or lymphatic diseases.
Heat should not be applied on patients with metabolic disorder, e.g. patients with diabetes, arteriosclerosis .
Heat should not be applied on patients with high temperature.

Principles

Heat causes dilation of blood vessels and increases the blood supply to the area.
Heat stimulates metabolism and the growth of the new cells and tissues.
The end organs of the sensory nerves in the skin convey the sensation of heat; the sensations are interpreted in the brain.
Water is a good conductor of heat.
The flow of heat is from the hotter area to the less hot area.
Presence of stream increases the temperature of the hot applications.
The temperature tolerance varies with individuals and according to the site and area covered.
Friction produces heat.

Complications

General Instructions

Protect damaged skin layers exposed layers of skin are more sensitive to temperature variations than skin layer.
Check a patient frequently during hot application, the condition of the skin indicates whether tissue injury is occurring.
Do not allow a patient to adjust temperature settings .
Never position a patient in such a way that he cannot move away from the temperature source.
This avoids the risk of injuries from temperature exposure.
Never ignore the complaints of a patient however small they appear to be.

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