-IBIS-1.5.0-
rx
hydrotherapy
castor oil pack
physical medicine
definition
castor oil pack
1. fold flannel into three thicknesses
2. cut piece of plastic larger than flannel
3. soak flannel in warm oil
4. place flannel over abdomen or lower if indicated, then place plastic over this
5. leave in place from 30 min. to 2 hr.
6. rest
7. oil may be washed with baking soda
footnotes