-IBIS-1.5.0-
rx
hydrotherapy
Brand bath
physical medicine

definition

Brand bath

1. patient’s head is cooled by towel wrung out in cold water
2. patient placed in tub with water 68-80° F
3. right after entering tub patient is rubbed vigorously for 2 or 3 min., then sits up while 2 or 3 gallons of cold water is poured on head (wrapped in cold towel)
4. then rubbing again for 5 min., then pouring water on head
5. repeat rubbing and pouring procedure for 10-20 min.
6. shorten time of bath for infants or elderly
7. if skin turns blue or patient is shivering remove from bath

note: when patient initially enters bath respiration may be difficult or gasping, this will pass once water is poured on patient’s head


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