Paraffin Wax and Fluidotherapy
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What is the purpose of adding paraffin oil to the melted wax in a proportion of 4 parts wax to one oil?

  • Increase the melting temperature of paraffin
  • Prevent the wax from solidifying
  • Enhance the thermal conductivity of the wax
  • Reduce the melting temperature of paraffin (correct)

    • How is the wax maintained melted in stainless steel bath?

  • Through electrical heating with a thermostat (correct)
  • By using a heated outer water bath
  • Through direct flame heating
  • By adding more paraffin oil

    • What is the physiological effect of paraffin wax on skin temperature after 30 minutes of application?

  • No change in temperature
  • Reduction by 5°C to 9°C
  • Increase by 8°C to 13°C (correct)
  • Decrease by 2°C to 3°C

    • What effect does paraffin wax have on superficial capillaries and arterioles?

    <p>Vasodilatation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the indications for using paraffin wax?

    <p>Joint mobilization</p> Signup and view all the answers

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