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You might think of hot and cold packs as something used by athletic people or something used for a bump/bruise. But hot and cold packs are used in many places for many reasons. Beyond athletic fields, they're also used in emergency rooms, labor and delivery wards, ICUs, and medical-surgical settings. Not to mention they're handy to have at home for the slips and falls.
The new Sammons Preston hot and cold packs are more than just another line of heat and cryo-therapy packs. This is a comprehensive line of products intended to make ordering, treating, and healing easier. Not only is this a line of innovations for patients, but it’s also a collection of products designed to best serve the clinicians treating those patients.
Why Choose Hot/Cold Packs
Hot and cold packs are often the go-to therapeutic resources for the following:
- Soothe aches
- Ease joint pain
- Treat bruising
- Reduce swelling Assist in post-partum recovery
- Decrease muscle soreness and spasms
- Increase range of motion
- Stimulate blood flow
- Provide comfortable, consistent warm temperature
With both reuseable and single-use options in various shapes and sizes, whatever the discomfort you’re trying to treat, the Sammons Preston hot & cold packs line has a pack for you.
Using Hot Vs Cold
Thermal therapy expands blood vessels and promotes oxygen flow to support long-term recovery. Heat packs are best used to increase the following:
- Circulation
- Flexibility
- Muscle relaxation
Hot packs can offer comfort and relief from pain as well as prepare for stretching or activity. Apply heat to assist in treating:
- Chronic pain
- Stiffness
- Muscle tightness
Cryotherapy narrows blood vessels and slows nerve conduction, helping to relieve pain during the acute phase of recovery. Cold packs are best to reduce the following:
- Inflammation
- Swelling
- Metabolic activity
It is best to apply a cold pack within 48 hours after an injury is sustained to manage conditions such as:
- Swelling
- Sprains
- Bruising
Who This Line Serves
With the cost effectiveness, ease of ordering, and availability of a full line of versatile packs, this Sammons Preston line is sure to meet the needs of clinicians, patients, supply chain and materials management alike.
With this line, clinicians don’t need to sacrifice quality for affordability; these packs are designed for quick, effective, and targeted relief with a multitude of ailments in mind. Whether you’re treating a sports injury, infants and postpartum recovery, or just someone suffering an everyday injury, this line has a pack for that.
For Infants and Their Mothers
Sammons Preston offers three packs for the maternity space. For baby, there’s the Sammons Preston Transport Mattress to ensure infants maintain a stable temperature while they are being moved from one room to another. And when they need to have blood draws, there’s the Sammons Preston Infant Heel Warmer to deliver quick relief and make those necessary pokes easier on everyone.
For Mama, the Sammons Preston Perineal Pack can provide target cold therapy to deliver effective relief and reduce swelling in the perineal area. With an adhesive strip for security, these packs also feature a straight design that provides extra absorbency to effectively manage moisture and protect the treated area.
For All Patients
Sammons Preston offers four reusable options:
There are also four single-use options that can be ordered in bulk, so you have plenty on hand to provide quick and efficient relief as needed:
Quick and Easy Video Guides
If you or your patients aren’t sure on the activation of these packs, you can refer to our collection of quick videos that demonstrate proper activation for every pack in this line.
Conclusion
Life is full of slips and falls, bumps and bruises as well as countless other ailments that cause pain and discomfort; help restore comfort with affordable, accessible, and comprehensive solutions like Sammons Preston hot & cold packs.
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