First Aid & Emergencies
Call 911 NOW if you are having:
- Chest Pain
- Difficulty Breathing
- Severe Bleeding
- Sudden Weakness or Numbness
- A Medical Emergency
Ice Pack or Cold Pack
Follow these steps to make an ice pack:
- Put about 1 lb (0.5 kg) of ice in a plastic bag.
- Add enough water to barely cover the ice.
- Squeeze the air out of the bag, and seal it.
- Wrap the bag in a damp towel, and apply it to the painful area.
- Use the ice pack for up to 15 minutes at a time.
You can make cold packs from items found in your freezer, or you can buy commercial cold packs.
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- Ice bags or bags of frozen peas are inexpensive, last 10 to 20 minutes, and mold well to your body.
- Cold packs (vinyl-coated silica gel) are lightweight, mold to your body, and last for 20 to 30 minutes. (If the chemical inside leaks out, you may get a chemical burn.)
WebMD Medical Reference from Healthwise
Last Updated:
November 04, 2010
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