Cold therapy socks chemo

Cold socks for chemotherapy with gel. Cooling chemo socks from NatraCure.
Delivery: pair.
2 sizes: S/M and L/XL to best fit men and women.
Included: 2 long and 2 small cold/hot packs.

Price 23,95€.
Delivery: parcel, does not fit in a letterbox.

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Indications

• Peripheral neuropathy: the published preliminary research suggests that cold therapy (i.e. icing the hands and feet using cold mittens and/or socks) during chemotherapy may decrease the likelihood of developing this potentially permanent side effect
• Hand-foot syndrome (HFS), also known as palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia (PPE)
• Treatment prevention side effect chemotherapy with cold therapy
• Typical for treatment with taxanes (nails): treatment with Docetaxel-Paclitaxel

Useful recommendations

• 1. Put on 1 thin "ankle sock" or thin "sock" (if you cannot tolerate the cold)
• 2. Put on the ice sock
• Put on 2 thin ankle socks or 2 thin socks above. Advantages:
  • Better contact
  • You isolate-keep the cold inside
  • The ice sock stays cold for a longer period
  • The ice sock stays stable on your foot

Characteristis

• Composition-Material cold therapy sock: Microfiber Fabric. GEL PACK: Nylon laminated with PVC, Proprietary Gel Blend
• EAN S/M: 0811100011328
• EAN L/XL: 0811100011311
• Options: you can order additional cold/hot packs if needed
  • Long model: SKU: 24HC
  • Short model: SKU 23HC
• Category: best cold therapy socks for chemo, natracure socks, natra cure, chemotherapy socks, cold socks for chemotherapy, socks for chemo patients, ice booties

Why should I use cold therapy slippers instead of cold therapy socks for chemotherapy?

Use

• Allow to dry after use before placing them back in the freezer
• Chemo: put in the freezer-see below

Precautions

• Consult your doctor, oncologist, physiotherapist, or nurse before using this new product.

Instructions for use - Application of cold therapy socks for feet

• Follow the product recommendations in the manufacturer's instructions, depending on the duration of use.
  The general recommendation from the manufacturer for the treatment of sports injuries is only 20 minutes, but the treatment time for chemotherapy is much longer (see above).
  The cooling duration of these cooling elements is up to 30-40 minutes: the cold packs deliver their performance evenly and over a longer period.
• How are they used? Advice for using the cooling cap.
  
  • Between chemotherapy sessions, the cooling elements are stored in the freezer (freeze for at least 2 hours at -18 °C).
    The cold therapy socks can remain in the freezer indefinitely and will remain soft and flexible.
  • How do I store them in the deep freezer?
    In the manufacturer's packaging.
    Do not come into contact with food.
  • On the day of treatment, place in a small cooler.
  • How can I keep the cold socks cold longer in the cooler?
    For example, place them in an insulated bag, a towel, a flannel, etc.
  • Start cooling the feet 10-15 minutes (or 30' *2) before the chemo / or before starting (= dripping) the infusion.
  • For cold therapy, place a piece of fabric/insulating material between the cooling pad and the skin.
    Suitable interlayers include: socks (thin or thicker depending on how you support the cold), a light towel, a piece of fabric, a sheet/pillowcase (cut to size), 6 layers of paper towels, or a jersey.
  • The infusion solution is administered via an intravenous infusion (drip infusion).
  • Keep the cooling socks on during chemotherapy *.
  • After the infusion, the cooling ice socks should still be worn for 10-15 minutes (or 90' *2) after chemotherapy *.
    Own cooling socks? You can leave with it if allowed (not for driving your car yourself).
  • *2 The exact duration of treatment is determined by the attending physician.
    The total duration also depends on the concentration or strength of the medication and how quickly the medication is "eliminated" via the kidneys.
  • If you cannot tolerate this cold, be sure to place a cloth, towel, or other insulating material between the ice socks and the skin during use.
  • Allow the cold therapy sockss to dry before placing it back in the freezer.
• If in doubt, consult your attending physician, oncologist, case manager nurse, nurse, or dermatologist.

Where can I buy a cold therapy socks for chemo?
You may buy these ice therapy socks from a medical company, officially registered with the Belgian ministry of economic affairs, division medical devices and the ministry of health, registration as a bachelor hospital nurse.

How can I keep my cold socks cold longer during chemo or use it for a longer time period?
Put XL isolating socks over your socks.
These isolating socks serve as external insulation, preventing the cold socks from warming up from the outside.
This keeps the socks cooler on the inside for a longer period.