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Nursing ProcedureHOT WATER BAG – HOT APPLICATION

HOT WATER BAG – HOT APPLICATION

HOT WATER BAG – HOT APPLICATION – Purpose, Preliminary Assessment, Preparation of Patient and Environment, Equipment, Procedure and After Care

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Hot water bag is a common method of applying local dry heat. It used as both a therapeutic and a conform measure.

Hot water bag application is defined as process of applying dry heat by means of a rubber bag on specific part of body

Purpose

  • To provide comfort and warmth
  • To stimulate circulation
  • To relieve pain
  • To relax muscles
  • To promote healing
  • To relieve congestion and inflammation
  • To relieve bladder distension

Preliminary Assessment

Check

  • Doctors order for any specific instructions
  • General condition of the patient
  • Type of application to be used, duration and frequency of treatment
  • Inspect the part for any lesions
  • Presence of any contraindications for the application of heat
  • Self-care ability to follow instruction
  • Articles available in the unit

Preparation of the Patient and Environment

  • Explain the procedure to the patient
  • Provide privacy, if needed
  • Expose only the part that needs treatment
  • Place in a comfortable position
  • Arrange the articles at the bed side

Equipment

  • Hot water bag with cover
  • Jugs – 2
  • Duster – 1
  • Towel – 1
  • Vaseline or oil
  • Bath thermometer

Procedure

  • Wash hands
  • Check hot water bag for any leakage
  • Check the temperature of water with a bath thermometer
  • The temperature should be 105 to 115 degree F for children and 115 to 125 degree F for adults
  • Keep the bag on flat surface
  • Pour hot water into bag until 2/3rd full
  • Expel excess air by permitting water to come to mouth of bag and then close
  • Hold bag upside down to check for leakage
  • Wipe outside with duster put into flannel cover and apply to part
  • Expose only the part that needs treatment and apply it. Apply the hot water bag over the area and cover it with the towel or sheet
  • Provide warmth by covering all nontreatment areas with bath blanket or bed covers
  • Remove bag after about 20 to 30 minutes

After Care

  • Dry the area if, moist the perspiration
  • Inspect the part for redness
  • Position the patient comfortably on the bed
  • Cover the patient with sheets and remove the drapes if any
  • Empty the bag and hang upside down
  • Replace the articles after cleaning
  • Wash hands
  • Record the procedure in nurse’s record sheet

General Instructions

  • The water should not be hot enough to burn the patient
  • The temperature of the water should be between 105 to 115 degree F for children and 115 to 125 degree F for adult
  • Air should be expelled out from the hot water bag because air in the bag will interfere with the conduction of heat
  • In case of unconscious patient, patient in shock or as infant that hot water bag should be placed outside the blanket covering the patient
  • Assess the condition of the patient prior to, during and after the application of the heat, watch for the vital signs
  • Maintain the correct temperature for entire duration of the application
  • Check the position of hot water bag frequently when the patient is very sick or unconscious

Contraindications

  • Open wounds
  • Hypertension
  • Metabolic disorders
  • Impaired kidney, heart and lung functions
  • Acute inflammations
HOT WATER BAG – HOT APPLICATION – Purpose, Preliminary Assessment, Preparation of Patient and Environment, Equipment, Procedure and After Care
HOT WATER BAG – HOT APPLICATION – Purpose, Preliminary Assessment, Preparation of Patient and Environment, Equipment, Procedure and After Care

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