Abstract: Methods and apparatus are disclosed for the thermal treatment of the body. A first container adapted to receive water is provided. A second container having a substance adapted to react with water and produce a thermal reaction is also provided. The second container is placed inside the first container. At least a portion of the second container is made of a material that at least partially dissolves in water, so as to allow the substance to mix with water and produce the thermal reaction.

Abstract: A vented syringe adapter assembly which includes a housing having a sidewall, bottom wall, and top wall, which walls combine to define a chamber within the housing. A dual lumen tubular conduit extends through the top wall, chamber and bottom wall with one end extending from the top wall and defining a syringe connector port and the opposite end extending from the bottom wall and defining a piercing tip. A first lumen extends through the tubular conduit from the syringe port to the piercing tip. A second lumen extends from the piercing tip to the inner chamber. An opening is provided on at least one of the walls of the housing and the opening is covered by a filter for allowing the passage of gases but preventing the flow of liquids through the opening.