Hot Compress


The application of heat to a small area with hot gauze or hot compress cloth.


  1. Increases circulation locally.
  2. Relieves pain.
  3. Relieves congestion.

Things Needed:

  1. A basin of hot water (104°F), or as hot as can be tolerated.
  2. Gauze or compress cloth (face towel) or any clean piece of cloth.
  3. Solution as per order. May use boiled guava leaves in case of infected wound.
  4. Old newspaper for used dressings.
  5. Baby oil or cream (use only for eye compress).


  9. Apply sterile dressing and keep dry.

Do not apply hot compress when there is tendency to bleed.

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