HEAT AND COLD THERAPY: ADMINISTERING WARM SOAKS

Course overview

A warm soak is a type of moist heat therapy whereby a part of the body is immersed or soaked in warmed fluid, which may or may not contain medication. This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of the administration of warm soaks, including treatment goals and potential complications, and to aid in caring for patients undergoing this type of therapy. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.