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| Safety precautions for paraffin | Always check the temperature. Check for contraindications. Remove all jewelry and wash hands. Tell the client they can't move the part. |
| Indications for paraffin | Joint stiffness. Arthritis. Old scars that limit motion. Subacute, chronic traumatic and inflammatory conditions. |
| Contraindications for paraffin | Open wound. Diminished/absent sensation. Rash, infectious or contageous disease. Recent, thin scars. Acute inflammatory joint pathologies. Periphriovascular disease, peripheral nerve damage, debilitation conditions. |
| Ratio of paraffin to mineral oil | 5:1 |
| Temperature of paraffin | 125-130 F (52-54.5 C) |
| Advantages of paraffin | Good for extremities. Softens skin. Easy to adapt to home use. |
| Disadvantages of paraffin | Paraffin can be messy. Movement must be minimized, it is hard for children and neurologic patients to remain still. Heat may be too much for some patients. |
| Purposes and Effects of paraffin | Deliver heat to areas that are only easily accessible by liquids. Retains perspiration to make skin softer. Heating of superficial joints can be achieved. |
