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Application time: approximately 20-40
minutes at 40°C.
Application of cold
Do not place the hot/cold compress
in the freezer to cool it for applica-
tion. There is a risk of frostbite or
hypothermia!
Place the compress in a fridge at 5°C for
at least 1 hour.
Application time: approximately 10
minutes.
Inserting the cold or warm
compress
Open the pocket on the fastening belt
and slide the warmed or cooled compress
inside (figure B).
Then close the tabs on the pocket again
(figure C).
Wearing the article
CAUTION! The fastening belt should
be pleasantly secure but not too tight.
Circulation must be maintained in the ban-
daged body part. Place the compress at
the desired area and close the hook-and-
loop fastener on the fastening belt.
Wear the fastening belt as shown on the
hip, back or stomach (figure D).
• There is a risk of skin irritations. In some
cases skin reactions and irritation may
occur. For this reason please ensure that
the stated maximum periods of wear are
not exceeded and that the areas of skin
that come into contact with the fastening
belt are washed thoroughly and re-
gularly. Consult a doctor immediately if
complaints arise.
Application of heat
When heat is applied burns may re-
sult from long application already
at 50°C.
Remove the compress from the fastening
belt before you heat it.
Heating in a microwave:
Set the microwave to the highest power
level to a maximal of 600 watts. Heat the
compress for 15-25 seconds. Test whether
the compress has reached a pleasant
temperature.
Continue heating if necessary and check
the temperature every 10 seconds.
IMPORTANT: If your microwave has a
different maximum power level, then adjust
the heating time correspondingly.
Heating in a water bath:
1. Boil water in a pan.
2. Remove the pan from the heat and
place the hot/cold compress in the
water for approximately 1-3 minutes.
3. Check after 3 minutes and if necessary
every minute thereafter to see if an
appropriate temperature has been
reached.
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