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Differential conduction of cold through barriers.

B E LaVelle, M Snyder

    Journal of Advanced Nursing
    |January 1, 1985
    PubMed
    Summary

    Padded ace bandages and compression dressings significantly reduce cold conduction from ice packs, questioning their clinical use for soft tissue injuries. Other barriers like ace bandages and washcloths offer minimal, short-term cooling benefits.

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    Area of Science:

    • Sports Medicine
    • Orthopedics
    • Therapeutic Modalities

    Background:

    • Ice packs are commonly used with barriers for soft tissue trauma.
    • The effectiveness of these barriers in cold conduction is not well-understood.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the role of various barriers in cold conduction during cryotherapy.
    • To assess the impact of ace bandages, padded ace bandages, and compression dressings on temperature reduction.

    Main Methods:

    • 62 healthy volunteers had thermal probes on both ankles.
    • Ice packs were applied over different barriers (ace bandage, padded ace, dry/damp washcloth, no barrier) for 30-45 minutes.
    • Ankle surface temperatures were recorded to measure cooling effects.

    Main Results:

    • Padded ace bandages significantly inhibited cold conduction.
    • Ace bandages and washcloths showed minimal, short-term cooling effects.
    • Temperature reduction was similar across groups after 10 minutes, except for the padded ace group.

    Conclusions:

    • Padded ace bandages and compression dressings may limit the therapeutic benefits of cold therapy.
    • The clinical utility of these barriers and damp washcloths for frostbite prevention needs further investigation.
    • Standard ace bandages and washcloths provide limited, transient cooling.

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