How to treat patient with paraffin bath

Treat patient with paraffin bath

Treat patient with paraffin bath is a therapeutic treatment commonly use in physical therapy to relieve pain, stiffness, and improve circulation in the hands, wrists, feet, and elbows. It involves immersing the affect body part into warm, melt paraffin wax, which provides heat therapy. Here’s a general overview of how paraffin baths are useful for patients:

Benefits of paraffin bath:

1. Pain Relief: The heat from the paraffin helps to soothe and relax sore muscles and joints, providing temporary relief from conditions such as arthritis, muscle spasms, or injuries.
2. Improved Circulation: The warmth helps increase blood flow to the treat area, which can promote healing.
3. Increased Joint Mobility: The warm wax softens the skin and loosens up stiff joints, making movement easier.
4. Moisturizing Effect: The wax helps to lock in moisture, leaving the skin soft and hydrate.

paraffin bath Procedure:

1. Preparation:
   • The paraffin wax is heat to a temperature between 125°F to 135°F (51°C to 57°C). It should not be too hot to avoid burns.
   • Ensure that the area being treats (hands, feet, or elbows) is clean and dry.
2. Immersion:
   • The patient dips their hand, foot, or elbow into the paraffin bath, holding it there for a few seconds before removing it.
   • The patient repeats the process 5-10 times, allowing the wax to build up on the skin and form a thick layer.
3. Wrap and Relax:
   • Once a sufficient layer has been built up, the area can be wrap with a plastic bag or a towel to retain the heat.
   • The patient should keep the area wrap for around 15-20 minutes.
4. Removal:
   • After the treatment time passes, the paraffin wax is peel off gently from the skin.

Safety Considerations:

• Temperature Check: Ensure that the paraffin bath is not too hot to prevent burns.
• Skin Sensitivity: Avoid using the paraffin bath on areas with open wounds, cuts, or infections.
• Medical Supervision: If the patient has diabetes, neuropathy, or circulatory issues, consult with a healthcare professional before using the paraffin bath.

This therapy can be particularly beneficial for patients with arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, or other musculoskeletal conditions. Let me know if you need more details or a step-by-step guide!

Process of paraffin bath for patient

1 ) To wash the dirt and fat to be removed.

2 ) The patient how flexible hands and feet paraffin gloves to avoid breaking show .

3 ) The patient to properly dry to stay warm .

4 ) Provide comfortable conditions for the patient .

5 ) Paraffin temperature should be between 52-54 degrees.

6 ) Immerse yourself organs 12.6 minutes ( or with a paint brush member ) to let the stiff paraffin ( white will be ), then immerse it again .

7 ) After last soaking wrapped in plastic and cover it with a towel to retain heat .

8 ) If you want to treat both hands to complete the baseline and then the next one to start .

9 ) Paraffin gloves and removed from the patient on the ball to exercise your finger and hand pressure and massage .

10 ) At the end of your candles in containers and as you 've described it in plastic wrap and towel .

11) An alternative method is to brush the hot paraffin 6 to 10 times rub on the skin, and then cover it with plastic and towel.