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| Eye irrigation | Relieves local inflammation, to apply antiseptic solution, or to flush out exudate or caustic/irritating solutions. Warm saline or water
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| Eye compresses | Relieves discomfort caused by irritation, inflammation, and/or infection.
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| Ear irrigation | Cleanses the external auditory canal. Small syringe and solution at body temperature.
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| Nasal irrigation | Soothe inflamed mucous membranes and washes away dried mucous, secretions, or any foreign matter present, Neti pot or bulb syringe.
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| Effects of heat | Vasodilation occurs for less than one hour. Improves blood flow to the affected area. Increases oxygen and nutrient supply to injured tissue.
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| Effects of cold | Vasoconstriction. Tissue ischemia due to decreased circulation supplying oxygen and nutrients. Decreases circulation; this can assist in slowing bleeding. Erythema, mottling, and numbing can occur.
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| REEDA | redness (errythemia), edema, ecchymosis (bruising), drainage, approximation.
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| Hot, moist compresses | Gauze moistened in warm solution. Increases circulation, decreases edema, consolidates exudates. Better conductor of heat than dry heat.
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| Warm soaks | Immersing a body part in a warm solution. Increases circulation, reduces edema, wound debridement, muscle relaxation. Allows medicated solutions to be applied to large areas.
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| Paraffin baths | Consists of a mixture of paraffin wax and mineral oil. Provides comfort for patients who have painful arthritis or other joint discomforts. Physical therapist administer.
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| Aquathermia pads (K-Pads) | Dry heat application. Safer than electric heating pads. 20-30 min.
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| Dry heat application | Larger than a compress and used for larger areas of the body. Commercially prepared pack provide warm, dry heat. Hot packs, hot water bottles, electric pads.
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| Cold, moist, and dry compresses. | Apply for 20 min. Treats inflammation and prevents edema.
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| Ice bags or collars | Reduce edema formation, reduce bleeding.
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