Venous dilation effect of hot towel (moist and dry heat) versus hot pack for peripheral intravenous catheterization: a quasi-experimental study

Abstract Background Heat application before peripheral intravenous catheterization is recommended for venous dilation. Hot pack application enlarges the venous diameter in healthy adults; however, hot towels (moist and dry heat) are used often in some medical cases. However, it is unclear whether ho...

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Main Authors: Kae Yasuda, Inaho Shishido, Michito Murayama, Sanae Kaga, Rika Yano
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-10-01
Series:Journal of Physiological Anthropology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40101-023-00340-5