Cardinal Health Hot / Cold Pack Uni-Patch General Purpose Medium 5 X 10-1/2 Inch Plastic / Gel Reusable, 1/EA

Hot / Cold Pack Uni-Patch General Purpose Medium 5 X 10-1/2 Inch Plastic / Gel Reusable, 1/EA

This hot and cold pack is a reusable Uni-Patch general purpose therapy pack for heating in a microwave or chilling in a freezer. It works well for buyers who want one pack that can support hot therapy when stiffness limits motion or cold therapy when pain limits motion. The medium pack measures 5 x 10-1/2 inch and uses a plastic and gel construction.

Good Fit For

• General purpose hot or cold therapy needs
• Settings that want one reusable pack for microwave or freezer use
• Managing stiffness-related motion limits with heat
• Managing pain-related motion limits with cold

Key Features

• Reusable hot and cold pack supports repeat use in everyday therapy routines
• Microwave or freezer activation gives buyers one pack for heat or cold applications
• General purpose format works across a range of therapy needs
• Heat therapy may help when stiffness limits motion by increasing blood flow and improving range of motion
• Cold therapy may help when pain limits motion by reducing blood flow and helping control inflammation

Applications and Usage

• Apply as hot therapy when stiffness is limiting range of motion
• Apply as cold therapy when pain is limiting motion
• Keep on hand as a reusable general purpose therapy pack
• Use in workflows that alternate between microwave heating and freezer cooling

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: EA.
• Size: 2 Inch.
• Material: Plastic.
• This pack does not include a securing method, so buyers may need a separate wrap or hold it in place by hand.
• Choose the medium size and 5 x 10-1/2 inch format if that footprint fits the intended treatment area.
• This is a general purpose pack rather than a body-part-specific shape.

FAQ

• Can this pack be used for both heat and cold therapy? Yes. This reusable pack can be activated in either a microwave for heat or a freezer for cold therapy.
• When would heat therapy be the better choice? Heat therapy is intended for times when motion is limited by stiffness. The product information says heat increases blood flow to the affected area and improves range of motion.
• When would cold therapy be the better choice? Cold therapy is intended for times when motion is limited by pain. The product information says cold reduces blood flow to the affected area and helps control inflammation.
• What size is this hot and cold pack? This is a medium pack with dimensions of 5 x 10-1/2 inch.
• Does this pack have straps or another way to secure it? No. This version is noted as without a securing method.

From Uni-Patch by Cardinal Health.