Today is our topic of discussion Methods of Fomention.

Methods of Fomention

Methods of Fomentation

Boiling Water Method

Fold a large bath towel lengthwise and twist as much as possible; place middle three-quarters into boiling water and let it become thoroughly soaked
Lift out of water and pull hard to wring out all the water possible.
Let it untwist by dropping one end and hold the other end
Lay it over the towel placed on the patient’s body if the towel is very hot
Place hot towels on the skin surface and quickly remove it to avoid burning; watch it very carefully to lift the towel if heat is not tolerated.
The towel will cool off rapidly.
Practice this skill thoroughly before you work on your client
Cover with another towel
Repeat procedure 3 or 4 times.
In between the hot towels, briskly wipe the body surface with ice-cold cloth and then blot the moisture quickly.
It the moisture that burns the skin, therefore the skin must be dry completely before the next application.

Steaming Method

Soak completely and wring out 5 large bath towels or fomentation pads in water
Place the towels or pads on the grid of a large canner (32 quarts or liters)
Place enough water in the canner below the grid and boil it for 20 minutes-towel or pads should not touch the water.

Microwave Method

Take a large bath towel soaked in cold water; wring out all the water possible
Place the single towel in a black plastic garbage bag or
other strong plastic bag .
Place the bag in the micro-wave oven and turn to high for 4 minutes (or until steaming)
Quickly remove towel and use it on the body surface; if it is very hot, place a dry towel on skin area before applying the very hot towel

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