Alternate Shower / Contrast Shower
Please read Important Points to be Observed with all Treatments before performing this treatment.
Contraindications
Contraindications
- Heart Diseases
- Kidney Failure
- Severe Arteriosclerosis
- Hyperthyroidism or exophthalmic goiter/goitre
- Nervous System Irritability
- Hypertension
- Hot spray should not be directed over the area of Varicose Veins
- Neuritis
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
This video is for demonstration purposes, if the patient has COVID-19, the carer must wear personal protective equipment.
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Equipment
Important Considerations
- Stool - non-rust
- Shower cap
Important Considerations
- Rubber mat on floor of shower so patient doesn't slip.
- Turn on shower and adjust to proper temperature.
- Make sure patient's feet are warm before entering shower.
- Use shower cap if patient wishes.
- Have stool on hand in case patient becomes faint.
- Have patient get into shower.
- Begin at 38 °C / 100°F and quickly increase temperature to 43 - 44 °C / 110°F (or tolerance).
- Continue at this point for 1 minute.
- Turn off hot tap to quickly lower temperature to faucet for 30 seconds
- Reverse again to hot for about 1 minute and followed by cold for 30 seconds for two more times (total of three hot changes)
- Gradually lower to neutral (36°C / 94-97°F) for 1½ minutes.
- Gradually lower the temperature to faucet cold, providing, however, that the temperature should not be lowered if there is the slightest feeling of chilliness.
- Dry vigorously with friction.
- Patient may rest.
- Get dressed.