Calf wrap
The feet and calves must be warm before, during and after the treatment. If they are cold, you can warm them up with a hot water bottle, warm socks or possibly with a foot bath.
Application Area:
- Fever
Ingredients:
- Bath towel (as bed protection)
- 2 larger terry towels
- 2 tea towels
- Water (tempered)
The person with a fever must have warm feet and calves. Cover the feet and calves with the bed protector and towelling.
Pour temperate water into a bowl. Place the two tea towels in the water and wring out. Wrap the towels firmly around both legs (from ankle to knee). Then cover with the terry towel.
Change the wraps before they become warm and dry (after five to ten minutes). Wash the wrapping cloths thoroughly under running water before reuse.
Lower the water temperature by a few degrees before each reuse. Repeat the application, depending on how high the fever is, up to a maximum of 60 minutes, then take a break.
Make sure the feet and calves do not get cold. There is a risk of hypothermia, particularly in infants and young children.
