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

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) ...

Source: Journal of Physiological Anthropology - October 19, 2023 Category: Physiology Authors: Kae Yasuda, Inaho Shishido, Michito Murayama, Sanae Kaga and Rika Yano Tags: Original article Source Type: research