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Effects of barriers on magnitude of temperature reduction during ice therapy

Effects of barriers on magnitude of temperature reduction during ice therapy

Physical barrier	Skin temperature
Padded bandage	30.5°C
Bandage alone	20.5°C
Dry washcloth	17.8°C
No barrier	10.8°C
Damp washcloth	9.9°C

Ice_therapy_barrier_effect.htm

Data from: LaVelle BE, Snyder M. Differential conduction of cold through barriers. J Adv Nurs 1985; 10:55.

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