Hydrocollator packs, or hot packs, are one of the most commonly applied forms of superficial moist heat in the clinical environment. After a 20-minute application of a hot pack on a patient, how long will it take for the pack to reach the temperature of the water in the storage unit?

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Hydrocollator packs typically take 20 to 30 minutes to reheat to the appropriate temperature once they have been used and returned to the storage unit. This allows the packs to absorb enough heat from the water to be effectively used again for therapeutic purposes.

Hydrocollator Packs, or Hot Packs, Are One of the Most