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Swelling on the old intravenous site - what should you apply - hot or cold compress?
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How do i reduced swelling?
you will need a compress of Ice then apply it to the injured area.
Which is better on a black-eye hot or cold compress?
A cold compress is best immediately after the injury to decrease swelling and to increase vasoconstriction to the area to help keep bruising to a minimum. After a day or so, when the swelling has decreased, apply warm compresses to increase blod flow and eliminate the bruising quicker.
How tu cure swelling on injected point on tricepts?
The best way to treat an injection point on the triceps muscle is to apply a damp, warm compress to the affected area.
How can a bruised eye be treated?
Start by cooling it down with a ice pack or cold compress within the first 24 hours, keep head elevated to limit swelling, and on the second day following the injury apply moist compress to increase circulation.
If a wasp stings a pregnant lady in the belly and is swollen around the bellybutton what do you do?
For any wasp sting, apply a cold compress to reduce swelling. If the problem persists or gets worse, consult your physician.
Can you use icy hot while breast feeding?
No, pain medications should be applied in the breast while breastfeeding just apply warm compress for engorgement, breastfeed baby or pump breastmilk and apply cold compress in between feedings to relieve pain.
How many pounds of pressure is a applied during chest compressions?
For an Adult, apply pressure to compress chest 2 inches. For a Child, apply pressure to compress chest 1 - 1 1/2 inches. For an Infant, apply pressure to compress chest 1/2 - 1 inches.
Are jewelled spiders venomous?
Venom: Jewelled Spiders have a bite that gives a mild local pain but is not poisonous. They are harmless to humans and usually move out of the way when approached. If bitten, the victim (fly) would be paralysed then snared in the web. The female is the stronger of the breed and her bite is more intense. If bitten by a Jewelled Spider, a human may experience localized pain and swelling. He/she should apply a cold compress or ice to the area. If swelling or pain does not subside, he/she should seek medical advice in case of allergy.
How do you get rid of swelling in the forehead?
Apply an ice pack.
Do I use hot or cold compress for a knee injury?
Cold reduce the swelling. Once that is no longer a problem, you would use warm to help loosen it up and help the healing process.
What do you do when your neck gets a cramp?
Rub/massage the area that has the cramp and should go after about five minuets. DO NOT apply heat/cool compress, this will only make the situation worse
How do you get rid of rashes after a blood test?
Apply warm water compress on the specific area
