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Effects of barriers on magnitude of temperature reduction during ice therapy
Effects of barriers on magnitude of temperature reduction during ice therapy
Physical barrier
Skin temperature
Padded bandage
30.5°C
Bandage alone
20.5°C
Dry washcloth
17.8°C
No barrier
10.8°C
Damp washcloth
9.9°C
Ice_therapy_barrier_effect.htm
Data from: LaVelle BE, Snyder M. Differential conduction of cold through barriers. J Adv Nurs 1985; 10:55.
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