HEAT COMPRESS

Definition:

The application of heat in a small part of the body by using hot compresses kainkasa or cloth.

Effect:

1. Increase circulation locally

2. enghilangkan pain
3. Eliminate congestion

What is required

1. a basin of hot water (40 C), or as hot as can be in hold
2. Gauze or compress cloth (face towel) or a piece of clean cloth
3. The solution according to the doctor's prescription. Should use boiled guava leaves if there is a wound infection
4. Newspapers
5. baby oil or cream (use only for eye compress)

Procedure:

1. Cook the water or guava leaves if compress for wound infection
2. Rub baby oil on the forehead and eyelids if compress is to be used for the eyes
3. Asleep compresses of hot water or hot solution by holding both ends and wrap while pulling
4. Place the compress on the part that needs to be treated without having to press.
5. Compress must be replaced at least every 3 minutes. If this is done on a wound infection, immediately dispose of used compress it and replace it with a new one
6. Make a compress for 15-20 minutes, replace every 3 minutes
7. Finish the treatment, lift hot compress and dry the treated part.
8 Put medications or ointments prescribed by a doctor in case of wound infections, ulcers and boils
9. Use a sterile bandage and keep dry

Warning:
Do not wear a hot compress when there is a tendency to bleed