Contraindications & Precautions
Devitalised tissue e.g. after deep X ray therapy Open wounds Impaired circulation of the part to be treated Malignancy PRECAUTIONS Never allow a patient to lie on top of a hot pack, particularly if treating the trunk Avoid using hot packs on very overweight patients as the tissues may not dissipate the heat effectively and thus lead to a burn
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