Per the device ifu: rechecking the patient's skin condition: recheck the entire area of the patient's skin condition that is in contact with the pad at least every 30 minutes.Note any change in the skin integrity that relates to:· excessive moisture - dry the skin surface by wiping away the moisture· color of the epidermis· skin texture·patient's skin condition is acceptable to continue therapy tracy at memorial hermann-woodlands indicated that the patient laid on the tpad for 24 hours with minimal breaks to get up and walk around.The site was checked by a nurse every 12 hours on shift-change.Tracy did not know the settings that were used, but assumed the pump was in continuous mode and knew the t/pump was not set to the hottest temperature setting.The pad did not feel hot to the touch.The patient was not in pain from the burn on her back.She realized she had a burn when she scratched her back and felt a blister.The patient was not experiencing any neuropathy.
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