What are the functions of medical cold compresses

Medical cold compresses are used more and more frequently in today's life, because they are not only convenient but also clean and effective. They can effectively relieve pain for patients who need infusion. Its main ingredients are water, gel and magnesium sulfate. It is simple to make and easy to store and use. It plays an important role in medical treatment. Medical cold compress patches have significant effects in cold compress therapy, relieving discomfort symptoms that require cold compress treatment, and physical fever reduction. People can learn more about its functions so that they can use it better in some future situations and make their lives more convenient.

1. Introduction of medical cold compress

The medical cold compress patch is improved based on the traditional cold compress method (such as cold water, ice water, alcohol, etc.). It is based on a 50% magnesium sulfate solution prepared on the basis of hydrogel and consists of a backing layer, a gel layer, and an anti-sticking layer. Hydrogel is a gel with water as the dispersion medium. It is mainly used to prevent and treat swelling and phlebitis caused by drug infiltration due to infusion. It is suitable for people suffering from subcutaneous exudation swelling, pain and phlebitis caused by intramuscular injection and infusion, soft tissue inflammation and swelling, inflammation and swelling caused by puncture, and those using intravenous catheters.

2. Composition and properties

Water, gel, magnesium sulfate, etc.

The medical cold compress patch is composed of a non-woven fabric backing layer, a gel layer, a polyethylene film covering layer and other parts. It should not contain ingredients that exert pharmacological, immunological or metabolic effects.

3. Indications

Suitable for cold compress therapy, physical fever reduction, and relief of discomfort symptoms that require cold compress treatment.

It is suitable for people suffering from subcutaneous exudation swelling, pain and phlebitis caused by intramuscular injection and infusion, soft tissue inflammation and swelling, inflammation and swelling caused by puncture, and those using intravenous catheters.

3. Application location

Stick it on the upward direction of intravenous infusion blood flow, 2-3 cm close to the needle eye.

Cold compresses can be used in three stages: before, during and after infusion.

Before infusion:

Regulate the ion balance inside and outside the membrane, lower blood vessel temperature, cause blood vessel contraction, and reduce the chance of symptoms such as extravasation.

During infusion:

Continue to maintain the contraction of blood vessels and reduce the stimulation of drugs on blood vessel walls.

After infusion:

Continuously stabilize membrane potential and prevent edema.

Under the action of magnesium sulfate, the probability of phlebitis can be effectively reduced at all stages.