Hot Body Foementation FIR

Hot formentation is a local moist heat application, over an area by means of two thick pieces of flannel or other soft material, wrung out from boiling water, protected by water, soft covering, wool and bandage

Hot body fomentation is used to relieve pain and congestion, relieve inflammation, relieve retention of urine, relieve intestinal and renal colic, stimulate nerve ending to stimulate peristalsis, provide comfort and warmth, relax muscles, suppuration, apply sterile compress on wounds