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A Cold Compress typically consists of liquid water or capsules of water (H2O) with a separated, easily puncturable capsule or packet of ammonium nitrate (NH4NO3). When the packet or capsule of NH4NO3 is punctured and allowed to mix thoroughly with the H20, the resulting solution undergoes an rapid endothermic reaction. An endothermic reaction takes place when heat energy is absorbed from outside sources, in this case, causing the surrounding material to become colder then it's ambient temperature.
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How is liquid nitrogen prepared?
Liquid Nitrogen (LIN) is produced in huge industrial air separation plants, these plants compress air then quickly release the air and compress it again, this process is repeated over and over, each time the compressed air is released it gets colder (rather like the cold air you get when quickly releasing air from a balloon.) eventually the air becomes so cold it turns to liquid, and each gas (Oxygen, Nitrogen and Agron)separates out at a slightly different temperature, these are stored in cryogenic tanks (industrial vacumme flasks) and distributed to customers for all sorts of industrial, medical and food preparation uses.
What other recreational sport has clothing that works well for ATVs in cold weather?
Snowmobiling is another recreational sport that has clothing that would work with riding an ATV in cold weather
What is the swamp temperature?
The average temperature of a swamp is 45 degrees Celsius or 113 degrees Fahrenheit. Swamp temperature can vary depending where it is located and what type of swamp it is.
Why does the height of the troposphere vary around the earth?
Because of the temperature of the air. There's about the same amount of air over the earth, pressing down and generating roughly the same amount of pressure. But the difference is that because cold air is more dense than hot air, the same amount of cold air will compress much more than that of hot air. Therefore, the height of the troposphere over the poles can be less than half what it is at the equator, with the same amount of air.
What sustance is easiest to compress iodine crystals. chlorine gas. bromine water. sea water?
chlorine gas
How long you use a hot or cold compress maximum?
Hot compress should be use 5-10mins. It should alternately do with the cold compress for a better result.
Is it proper to use a cold compress at the site of a femoral artery incision post angiography?
A cold compress will assist in decreasing the amount of swelling.
Is cold compress bad for tired muscles?
A cold compress is good for swollen tissues. For tired muscles the best thing is heat or massage.
I have some post operative swelling should I use a hot or cold compress?
Cold compress or ice pack (frozen peas or something else similar).
Should you use a hot or cold compress on a swollen lip?
I have just learned that if you have an infection you should NOT use heat. The reason being is that it draws the infection out, and encourages it to spread. Cold is the way to go if you are going to use a compress (although it may be difficult. I know that a warm compress has helped me more than a cold compress.)
After Liposuction bruises and swollen hot or cold compress?
Post cosmetic surgery you should use warm compress. My mother just had a breast reduction and was instructed to use a warm compress. Cold compress is to reduce swelling or inflammation after an injury like a spained ankle. Wish you the best in the healing process.
Can you get relief from cold compresses from shingles?
Yes, a cold compress may help your shingles pain.
What is contrast hydrotherapy?
series of hot and cold water applications. A hot compress (as hot as an individual can tolerate) is applied for three minutes followed by an ice cold compress for 30 seconds
Do you put a hot or cold compress on an insect bite?
Cold compresses! Helps the blood vessels constrict.
How do you cure black eye cause by punching?
Cold compress(ice)
If you put a piece of meat one a black eye how will it make it better?
The combination of cold and pressure helps to reduce swelling and bruising in the muscles and tissue around the eye. Any cold compress would work but it seems cold meat is the most popular.
What is hot and cold compass?
Perhaps you enquire regarding 'hot and cold compress' as used for sprains and tissue damage.
