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Cold Compress

1. The document discusses the application of an ice bag, which involves filling a rubber bag with ice and salt to relieve pain, reduce swelling, and decrease body temperature in a specific body part. 2. The purpose of an ice bag is to relieve pain from muscle strains, reduce body temperature, stop bleeding, and decrease swelling and bruising from injuries. It should not be used if the client has hypothermia, muscle spasms, peripheral neuropathy, or is unconscious. 3. To apply the ice bag, one fills it half full with ice and salt, wraps it in a towel, and places it on the affected area

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Cold Compress

1. The document discusses the application of an ice bag, which involves filling a rubber bag with ice and salt to relieve pain, reduce swelling, and decrease body temperature in a specific body part. 2. The purpose of an ice bag is to relieve pain from muscle strains, reduce body temperature, stop bleeding, and decrease swelling and bruising from injuries. It should not be used if the client has hypothermia, muscle spasms, peripheral neuropathy, or is unconscious. 3. To apply the ice bag, one fills it half full with ice and salt, wraps it in a towel, and places it on the affected area

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APPLICATION OF ICE BAG

SITI NUR BAIZURA


CLINICAL TEACHING 2
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the session students will be able
to:
 Define what is ice bag application

 State the purpose and contraindication for the


procedure
 Prepare the equipments needed for ice bag
application
 Implement the procedure gently and safely
APPLICATION OF ICE BAG
DEFINITION
Application of a rubber
Bag filled with small pieces
Of ice and salt to a specific
Body part
ICE BAG
Purpose
1. To relief pain of muscle strain
2. Reduce body temperature
3. To stop bleeding
4. To decrease the swelling and haematoma
5. To relieve congestion following injury
ICE BAG
Contraindication
1. Hypothermia
2. Muscle spasm
3. Peripheral neuropathy
4. Unconscious client
ICE BAG
Equipment:
- Bowl with ice
- Metal tray
- Ice bag with cover
- Salt
- Spoon to take salt
- Small towel
- Mackintosh / incopad
*check for the presence leakage by fill the bag with
water.
ICE BAG
Implementation:
1. Great and explain procedure
2. Provide privacy
3. Wash hands
4. Fill ice bag half –full with ice cubes and expel
air
-air inside bag will increase pressure and
disturbing conduction
ICE BAG
5. Screw on bag tightly and wrap with towel
-to prevent spilling of ice
6. Apply ice bag to the affected area for about
15-30 minutes
-application beyond this time causes
secondary effects such shivering
7. Continued the procedure for 20-30 minutes
then remove the ice bag
ICE BAG
8.Make client comfortable
9. Wash hands
10. documentation
ICE BAG
Evaluation:
1. Assess the effect after cold compress
2. Inform Dr. if any abnormality
3. Record result of cold compress

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