101515 REV C
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INDICATIONS FOR USE
Localized temperature therapy is recommended in treating the following applications:
Orthopedic Conditions such as:
acute injuries, chronic pain, lower back pain, muscle spasm and strains
Skin Trauma such as:
abscesses, boils, bruises, burns and contusions
Other conditions such as:
chronic arthritis, neuritis, phlebitis, tendonitis and I.V infiltration, infection and localized pain.
Other applications only as prescribed.
OK for Use With:
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Non-acute traumatized tissue.
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Impaired mental status.
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Insensate body surface.
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O
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therapy. However, if oxygen tent is in use, do not use pump inside tent.
CLINICAL CONTRAINDICATIONS
Heating contraindications are:
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Application to a body surface with compromised blood flow (Ischemia, area under pressure, arterial insufficiency).
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Application to a patient with an increased tendency to bleeding (aggravates potential for hemorrhage).
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Application to a body surface with possibility of malignancy (tissue metabolism is increased and therefore, the
growth potential of the malignant tissues).
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Treatment of hematoma within first 24-48 hours (potential for re-bleeding and hemorrhage).
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Recent sprain or fracture (acute inflammatory response).
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In combination with topical solutions whose toxicity may be affected by the application of heat.
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In combination with other heat sources.
Cooling contraindications are:
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Application to a body surface with compromised blood flow or hypersensitivity to cold (Ischemia, Reynauds
Syndrome).
Indications and Contraindications
