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Local Cold TherapyAka: Ice Therapy

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  1. See Also
    1. Musculoskeletal Injury Management
  2. Indications
    1. Acute musculoskeletal injury
    2. Chronic Pain relief for musculoskeletal injury
  3. Technique
    1. Apply cold, static or with massage
      1. Ice pack
      2. Bag of frozen peas
      3. Ice in dixie cups
      4. Immersed in 55 F cool water
    2. Alternative Techniques: Ice massage
      1. Water frozen in paper cup
      2. Rub ice over heel in circular motion for 5-10 minutes
    3. Frequency: Every 2-4 hours
    4. Duration: 15 to 20 minutes per application
    5. Length of treatment
      1. Acute Injury: 72 hours
      2. Chronic Injury: as needed
  4. Precautions
    1. Risk of Frostbite
      1. Remove ice if skin becomes numb
      2. Observe skin frequently for Frostbite
      3. Use caution with fingers and toes
    2. Risk of superficial nerve injury
      1. Avoid applying ice longer than 20 minutes
  5. Contraindications
    1. Patients at risk for limb vasospasm or ischemia

Ice therapy (procedure) (C0556917)

ConceptsTherapeutic or Preventive Procedure (T061)
EnglishIce therapy
Spanishterapia con hielo
Parent ConceptsCold Therapy (C0010412)
SourcesMTH, SCTSPA, SNOMEDCT
Derived from the NIH UMLS (Unified Medical Language System)



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