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The use of an ice pack is carried out in the following pathological conditions:

• external and internal bleeding;
• acute inflammatory processes of the abdominal cavity;
• the first day after bruises;
• postpartum period;
• condition after an abortion;
• fever;
• insect bites;
• heatstroke.

The technique of using an ice pack is not complicated, but requires knowledge of the sequence and correctness of the nurse's actions. The action of the ice pack is based on:

• narrowing of blood vessels of deeply located organs and tissues;
• decreased receptor sensitivity.

An ice pack is used to:

• reduction of the pain barrier;
• prevention of development of hematomas;
• decrease in body temperature.

Contraindications for the use of an ice pack:

• shock;
• collapse;
• general hypothermia;
• spastic pains.

Ice Pack Technique

• I wash my hands.
• We place a piece of ice in a towel and grind it into small pieces with a wooden mallet.
• Take an ice pack and unscrew the lid from it.
• Fill the bubble with ice cubes to 1/3 of its volume.
• Pour cold water into the bubble up to 2/3 of the bubble volume.
• We release air from the bubble by laying it on a horizontal surface, and twist the lid.
• Turn the bubble over and check the tightness of the twisted lid.
• We wrap the ice pack with a towel and apply it to the desired area of ​​the patient's body for 15-20 minutes.
• We remove the ice pack, taking a break for 20-30 minutes in order to prevent hypothermia or frostbite of the patient's tissues.
• Again we apply the bubble to the desired part of the body and take breaks every 15-20 minutes for 20-30 minutes, as for the first time.
• The duration of the procedure is determined by the attending physician. As the ice melts, we report it to the bubble.
• At the end of the local exposure to cold on the patient, we release the bubble from water, displace the air and screw the lid.
• Immerse the ice pack in an appropriate container with a disinfectant solution (with the required exposure).
• I wash my hands.

When using an ice pack, a complication such as hypothermia is possible. Therefore, it is necessary to monitor the patient's condition, inquire about his well-being, if the patient is conscious.

The ice pack technique includes the following notes:

• The ice pack should be stored dry with the lid unscrewed.
• Directly during the procedure: if the patient has pain from the pressure of the bladder, it should be hung over the area of ​​the body that requires cooling.
• Do not use ice alone in the bladder , because this can lead to hypothermia of the patient's body area.

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