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    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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    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

    Uploaded by

    Lisa Baizura
    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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