After measuring temperature decay posttreatment for the ReBound diathermy and moist hot pack, we carefully removed the thermocouple and applied bacitracin ointment and an elastic bandage over the insertion site. Participants were instructed about appropriate care for the insertion site. The thermocouple was sterilized in a 2% CidexPlus (Johnson & Johnson Medical, Arlington, TX) solution for 24 hours, and needles and catheters were disposed in a sharps biohazard container.