How to do cold compresses

Cold compresses are mainly applied to soft tissue injuries of the axillary skin, resulting in swelling and pain of the local limb. It can also be used after a traumatic fracture, with cold compresses can relieve the symptoms of local pain and prevent further aggravation of local swelling. Cold compresses, usually ice, can be applied externally with an ice-water mixture. With ice water mixture, usually in a plastic bag filled with ice, and then put the appropriate amount of cold water, cold water must be soaked through the ice, and then the plastic bag tied in a knot, applied to the injured area. It is recommended to put a layer of cotton cloth on the surface of the skin to prevent frostbite, and after each ice pack for 30 minutes, rest for 20 minutes, 30 minutes, and then a second ice pack. Such repeated, alternating ice packs can reduce local pain at the same time, can relieve the subcutaneous capillaries continue to bleed, thus preventing further aggravation of swelling.