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Esophageal Heat Transfer for Patient Temperature Control and Targeted Temperature Management
Published on: November 21, 2017
Assessing the Efficacy of an External Insulation Fixed Kit in Maintaining Optimal Temperature for Hot Compress
Background:
Hot compress therapy is commonly used for various musculoskeletal conditions, aiming to alleviate pain and improve blood circulation. However, maintaining the desired temperature throughout the treatment session can be challenging.
Objective:
This study aims to investigate the impact of an external insulation fixed kit on maintaining the optimal temperature during hot compress therapy.
Methods:
A randomized controlled trial was conducted, and a total of 116 patients undergoing heat application were selected. The patients were divided into two groups: the control group (C Group, n=58), utilizing traditional external application methods, and the research group (R Group, n=58), employing the external insulation fixed kit. Parameters including the temperature of the external application material, displacement rate, dislodgement rate, and satisfaction with the heat application after 20 minutes of clinical use were compared between the two groups.
Results:
After 20 minutes of clinical application, the temperature in the R Group was [36.76 (35.60, 37.83)]°C, significantly higher than the C Group temperature of [26.26 (24.48, 27.90)]°C (P < .001). The incidence of displacement was 1.70%, and dislodgement was 0% in the R Group, while in the C Group, it was 8.60% and 5.20%, respectively. However, these differences were not statistically significant (P > .05). The satisfaction rate with hot packs was 91.38% in Group R and 74.14% in Group C, with significantly higher satisfaction in Group R (P < .05).
Conclusion:
The utilization of the external insulation fixed kit effectively maintained the optimal temperature during heat application treatment without increasing the rates of displacement and dislodgement.
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