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fill a ziplock baggie w/ice, seal it, wrap it in a layer of cloth such as a towel or washcloth, & apply. NEVER place ice directly on the skin as this can cause tissue damage.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 13y agoyou need certain chemicals...or u could heat up a rag or buy a heat wrap at the local drug store....hop tht helps :)
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What heat emergencies do you apply cool packs to the groin?
heat stroke
What is a real life chemical reaction that releases heat?
Heat packs!
Which heat emergency should you apply cool packs to neck?
Heat Stroke
Do ice packs take in or give off heat energy?
give off heat
What heat emergency would you apply cool packs to the neck and groin and armpits?
Heat Stroke
Are sodium acetate instant heat packs mixtures?
Yes, the compound in the packs is a supersaturated solution of sodium acetate.
How do heat packs affect us?
it relaxes the pain in your muscles.
In what situation are heat packs usually used?
Heat packs are usually used for pain relief or relaxation. It can be used for sprains and strains but should not be used within 24 hours of injury as heat will increase bleeding time and bruising.
Is it recommended that heat packs might be used after a soft tissue injury?
No, quite the opposite: heat packs are only to be used to increase blood flow to a particular area to promote healing; if applied to a fresh injury, it would only make it worse. New injuries require cooling to reduce swelling.
How is a heat and eat pack used in everyday life?
Heat and eat packs can be taken to work for lunch and heated in the microwave. They also make quick lunches for the kids and heat and eat meals can take the place of cooking a full meal.
What chemicals react to make a hot pack hot?
Yes, hot packs have exothermic reactions (the contents create heat) and cold packs have endothermic reactions (they require heat to occur, therefore making the surroundings colder). In hot packs its a reaction between water and a salt solution, and in cold packs its normally water and ammonium nitrate. peeace
Does ammonium nitrate absorb heat?
yes when disolved in water. It is in cold packs.
