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Treatments could include:
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Soak Affected Area in Warm Water
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Application of Sterile Dressing
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Escharotomy
- Hydrotherapy
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Elevation of Leg
- Debridement
- Application of Spli...
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1. Shelter the person from the cold and move him or her to a warmer place. Remove any constricting jewelry and wet clothing. Look for signs of hypothermia (lowered body temperature) and treat accordingly.
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Hydrotherapy, or water therapy, is the use of water (hot, cold, steam, or ice) to relieve discomfort and promote physical well-being.
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Hydrotherapy, or water therapy, is the use of water (hot, cold, steam, or ice) to relieve discomfort and promote physical well-being.
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Hydrotherapy, or water therapy, is the use of water (hot, cold, steam, or ice) to relieve discomfort and promote physical well-being.
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Debridement is the process of removing dead (necrotic) tissue or foreign material from and around a wound to expose healthy tissue.
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Debridement is the process of removing non-living tissue from pressure ulcers, burns , and other wounds .
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A splint is a device used for holding a part of the body stable and motionless to decrease pain and prevent further injury.
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