You may have heard of an "ice pack". Yes even if traumatized, beaten or professionally trained, you can still see people using ice or ice water on body surfaces to relieve pain, ease symptoms and speed recovery.
But what you may not realize is that ice packs are a "cold treatment". There are details, precautions and dangers. The incorrect use of ice will not only achieve therapeutic results, but will also worsen the previous condition and may lead to more serious consequences. Today you will see in this article an "ice pack". 1. What is the use of "ice" (cold therapy)? Ice is administered primarily through cold temperatures in the skin and deep tissues, and is most commonly used in the acute phase of inflammation due to trauma to minimize bleeding, reduce inflammation, and relieve swelling and pain [1]. In addition, these effects can reduce secondary damage, local ischemia and damage to other structures. 2. How to apply ice properly? There are many methods of "cooling therapy", but as an example, the most commonly used, "ice pack ice", discusses the proper application of ice, how and why. (1) Correcting handmade ice packs. Hospitals and medical equipment stores are often equipped with specialized medical ice packs, but most homes don't have these products, so in an emergency you'll need to make your own.
Homemade ice packs use an "ice-water mixture" instead of pure ice. Find a plastic bag that is about 1:2-1:3 depending on the ratio of ice to water. Place the ice-water mixture into the plastic bag. Note: The plastic bag should not be filled to the brim here, but is usually packed about 1/2 to 2/3 full, and then the opening of the plastic bag is tightly tied up to make an ice pack. (2) Exact timing and location of ice. The sooner the ice begins to form after the injury, the better. The location of the ice is the surface of the reddened and feverish skin. If it is extensive, move the ice pack slowly while applying ice-filled ice. Also avoid direct contact with the ice pack or ice on the skin. The towel should be placed between the intervening objects. (3) Correct the duration and frequency of ice. As long as no ice is added. For example, when the face freezes and turns white in the winter when it's cold, this causes vasoconstriction of the facial blood vessels. But it takes a long time to freeze and the face freezes and turns red. The facial skin ischemic necrosis and the body is worried about compensatory vasodilation.
Apply ice for 20-30 minutes each. You can choose to continue applying ice for 20-30 minutes or apply ice for 10 minutes at 10-minute intervals. You can see this effect 3-4 times a day, but you can also apply the treatment hourly. Regular use of ice can be effective in reducing the inflammatory process.