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Aquathermia Pads

also called as Water pads

Aquathermia Pads

consists of a waterproof plastic or rubber pad connected by two hoses to an electrical control unit that has a heating element and motor.

Cold Application

generally an application of cold to the body to reduce pain and body temperature, anaesthetize an area and prevent edema.

Cold Chemical Pads

it has a strong outer plastic layer that holds a bag of water and a chemical, or mixture of chemicals that result in an endothermic reaction when dissolved in water.

Compress

this can be either warm or cold.

Compress

It is a moist gauze dressing applied to a wound or injury.

Rebound Effect

it is a phenomenon that is developed by exceeding the maximum time of therapeutic effect in heat and cold application, and in which an opposite effect of the practice other than the desired effect occurs

Heat Application

generally an application of heat to the body to reduce pain by opening blood vessels, which increases the blood flow.

Vasoconstriction

the narrowing of blood vessels by small muscles in their walls.

Vasodilation

widening of blood vessels as a result of the relaxation of the blood vessel's muscular walls.

VASODILATION

It is a physiological process that increases blood flow to parts of the body that are deficient in oxygen or nutrients.

Heat Lamp

an electrical device with a bulb that emits mainly heat rather than light

Hyperthermia

an elevated body temperature due to a break in thermoregulation that arises when a body produces or absorbs more heat than it dissipates.

Ice Collar

it is made of plastic or rubber, and its mouth is wide enough to contain ice

Ice Collar

Designed to be places around the neck, covering the throat as a collar.

Ice Bag

bags designed to be filled with ice to provide cold therapy for a limited external area of the body.

Ice Glove

is used in the same principle as other dry cold application but specially designed for alleviating pain in hands such as inflammation, arthritis, sprains and strains.

Heat Cradle

a tunnel or hood shaped cradle equipped with light bulbs for application of heat to the patient’s body.

Hot Moist Compress

a piece of gauze dressing moistened in a prescribed warmed solution applied on the area affected.

Sitz Bath

a bath in which only the pelvic area is immersed in warm water.

Sitz Bath

This is useful to patients who had rectal surgery, episiotomy during childbirth, painful hemorrhoids, or vaginal inflammation.

Paraffin Bath

used to completely coat the hand or feet with paraffin

Paraffin Bath

Its warm temperature is intended to relieve arthritis pain, stiff joints, and aching muscles.

Whirlpool Bath

a therapeutic bath in which all or part of the body is submerged in a whirlpool of hot water.

Hubbard Tank

a tank designed for full immersion of the body, used for hydrotherapy.

Heat Lamp

provides fast, radiant heat and are fairly economical when used for short periods.

Heat Lamps

This is usually used to mothers who had episiotomy during delivery.

Heat Cradle

is a metal half circle frame that encloses the body part to be treated with heat

4. Commercial Hot Pack

commercially prepared, disposable hot packs provide specified amount of dry heat to an injured area for a specific period.

Hot Water Bottle

hot water placed inside a water bottle. on the area affected. This is usually used to relieve menstrual pain.

Electrical Pad

an electric mat that heats up and is held against the body to reduce pain.

Sterile Cold Compress

the same as cold pack but is sterile

Commercial Cold Pack

similar to commercial hot packs; comes in various shapes and sizes to fit different body parts.

Ice Bag / Collar

Dry cold application for a client who has muscle sprain, localized hemorrhage, or hematoma or who has undergone dental surgery.

Conduction

the transfer of heat from one object to another with direct contact.

Convection

the transfer of heat away by air movement.

Evaporation

the transfer of heat energy when a liquid is changed to gas.

Radiation

the transfer of heat from the surface of one object to the surface of another without direct contact between the two.

Aspirate

The process of removing fluid, tissue, or another substance using a needle

Site of Administration

The exact location for the injection which bypasses the skin and mucous membranes

Ampule

A small glass container used to hold single dose medicines, that is sealed at the neck and can be opened by breaking it at the scored neck point

Vial

A compact multi dose container used mostly in the medical field to store serums, liquid medicines, and other chemicals

Bleb

A small blister on the skin and is an indication that the medicine has been correctly placed in the dermis

Wheal

A tiny swollen region of skin caused by a severe blow or pressure which is an overt sign of allergy.

Hematoma

A collection of clotted blood that forms in an organ, tissue, or body space.

diluent

has no pharmacologic activity/action

Intradermal Injection (ID)

Administered at a 5~15 degree angle

Subcutaneous injection (SC)

Administered to a 45 degree angle

Subcutaneous injection

using an insulin syringe, it should be administered at a 90 degree angle since its needle is shorter

Intramuscular injection (IM)

injections are administered to a 90 degree angle

Bed making

preparing and arranging different types of bed for the client’s comfort in the hospital

Fanfold

a continuous sheet of paper folded in an alternating, regular pattern.

Mitered Corner

a method of making a crisp, smooth corner on the bed where non fitted sheets would typically leave wrinkles.

Toe Pleat

pleats in the sheets that allow a patient in bed to move their feet to avoid developing pressure sores on their heels and toes.

Foot Drop

attributable to a lack of strength in the foot's dorsiflexors, the inability to lift the forefoot.

Bed Cradle

a bed frame that is placed at the foot of the bed to keep sheets and blankets off the legs and feet.

Magic Corner

corners of a folded linen upon opening it automatically positions the sheets the way it is placed on the bed.

Open Bed

the lines folded down, making it easier for the client to get into bed.

Open Bed

open a bed for a new client or leave it open when the client is out of bed for a short time.

Closed Bed

used to designate the hospital bed which remains empty until the admission of another patient.

Cradle Bed

is a frame that is installed at the foot of the bed to keep sheets/blankets off legs/feet.

Surgical/Post Operative Bed

is a bed designed to receive a patient after any surgical procedure.

Balkan Frame Bed

a frame that offers overhead weights and pulleys for suspension, traction, and continuous extension of the splinted fractured limb in the treatment of fractured bones of the leg or arm.

Bradform Frame Bed

a rectangular structure of gas pipe across which are stretched two strips of canvas, once used as a bed frame for patients with fractures or disease of the hip or spine.

Stryker Wedge Frame Bed (Turning Frames)

a device that allows patients with spinal cord injuries to turn while maintaining spinal traction

Circoelectric Bed

it was created for patients with spinal cord injuries to keep them immobile following surgeries while allowing for moderate position changes

Water Bed

a bed whose mattress is a watertight bag filled with water.

Rotation Bed

A turning mattress, also known as a lateral rotation treatment mattress, allows the user to rotate their body to the side on a regular basis by using air pressure to produce an angled plane that forces the body to turn.

Clinton Therapy Bed

Air fluidized bed that is simple to operate and allows for easy care and feeding of bedridden individuals.

Air Therapy Bed

an alternating pressure mattress system developed for the comfort of the patients under recovery, confined to the bed for more than 15 hours in a day.

Cotton Draw Sheet

also known as a lift sheet, is a sheet used in the medical industry to lift immobile patients from their beds.

Pillow Sheet

a removable washable cover of cotton, linen, nylon, etc, for a pillow.

Rubber Sheet

used in hospital beds for protection of mattresses.

Hair Shampoo

is a hair care product, typically in the form of a viscous liquid, that is used for cleaning hair.

Lice

are tiny, wingless insects that feed on human blood.

Alopecia

hair loss can affect just your scalp or your entire body, and it can be temporary or permanent.

Infestation

is the state of being invaded or overrun by pests or parasites.

Sebum

it is an oily, waxy substance produced by your body’s sebaceous glands.

Sebum

It coats, moisturizes and protects your skin; a fatty lubricant matter secreted by sebaceous glands of the skin

Nits

the egg or young form of a louse or other parasitic insect.

Pediculicide

an insecticide that kills lice

Seborrheic Dermatitis

is a common skin condition that mainly affects your scalp.

Seborrheic Dermatitis

It causes scaly patches, inflamed skin and stubborn dandruff; a red dry, flaky, itchy skin on the scalp and other parts of the body and is common but not contagious.

Emulsification

the process of making two liquids into a colloidal suspension, in which particles of one liquid are dispersed throughout the other but not dissolved in

Delousing

removing of lice from the body, hair or clothing of a person

Dandruff

Small, white pieces of dead skin from the head that collect in the hair or fall on the clothes

Ticks

are small bugs that survive by sucking the blood of humans and other animals.

Pediculosis

the state of being infested with lice; in humans may properly refer to lice infestation of any parts of the body

Cleansing Bed Bath

the act of washing the body with soap and water while the patient is in bed

Personal Hygiene

refers to maintaining cleanliness of one’s body and clothing to preserve overall health and well being.

DERMIS

It is the thickest layer of the skin, and is made up of fibrous and elastic tissue. Thus it provides strength and flexibility to the skin.

Massage

to rub and press someone’s body with regular repeated movements, in order to relax them or reduce stiffness or pain in the joints or muscles.

Effleurage

It is applied with light pressure commonly used to begin a massage treatment.

Tepid Sponge Bath

is the application of water to the patient’s skin surface to promote the dispersal of body heat when the body temperature is 39.5 Celsius.

Apocrine Gland

a sweat gland that secretes a viscous fluid into the hair follicle.

Tapotemen

light, quick chopping, slapping or beating strokes on the body during massage.

Friction Stroke

Deep circular movements with thumb pads or fingers

Three Handed Effleurage

smooth striking motion that gives impression of three hands

Complete Bed Bath

is provided to dependent clients confined to bed. The nurse washes the client’s entire body

Partial Bed Bath

a bath consisting of cleaning only body areas that would cause discomfort or odor if not washed thoroughly.