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After spinal cortisone steroid injection, ice is recommended on 20 minutes and off 20 minutes for 24-48 hours. Heat should NOT be applied during the first 48 hours.

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How much heat is necessary to vaporize 500 grams of ice at its freezing point?

The heat required to vaporize 500 grams of ice at its freezing point is the sum of the heat required to raise the temperature of the ice to its melting point, the heat of fusion to melt the ice, the heat required to raise the temperature of water to its boiling point, and finally the heat of vaporization to vaporize the water. The specific heat capacity of ice, heat of fusion of ice, specific heat capacity of water, and heat of vaporization of water are all needed to perform the calculations.


What happens to the heat when water solidifies into ice it absorbed or evolved?

When water solidifies into ice, it releases the heat that it absorbed during the melting process. This heat is known as the latent heat of fusion and is given off as the water molecules rearrange into a more ordered and stable crystalline structure.


How does heat flow when you place an ice cube in your hand?

Heat flows from your hand to the ice cube, causing the ice cube to melt and warm up. This is because heat always flows from areas of higher temperature to areas of lower temperature until thermal equilibrium is reached.


Which item decreases as heat is applied?

Volume is increased so density is decreased.


If you have cramps do you use heat or ice?

For muscle cramps, applying heat is typically more effective than ice. Heat can help relax the muscles, increase blood flow, and alleviate the discomfort associated with cramps. Ice is usually more appropriate for acute injuries or inflammation.

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Do you ice or out a heating pad on a sore shoulder?

Usually you should apply ice for the first day or two after an acute injury and after that heat. If it is a chronic irritation apply ice after use and heat when trying to warm up and loosen up.


Where can I get more information on IT band injuries?

IT is Iliotibial Band syndrome. It is an athletic hip injury. Treatment can be simple rest, ice packs or anti-inflammatory medications. If the pain is severe a cortisone injection into the area of inflammation may be necessary.


Do you apply heat or ice on something swollen?

Ice - it causes tissues and blood vessels to contract - thus reducing swelling.


What would you use to melt ice in Antarctica?

A person in Antarctica who wanted fresh water would apply heat to melt ice.


Do ice cubes radiate heat?

Yes, Ice Cubes radiate heat. Consider that an ice cube can be modeled as a grey body (similar to a blackbody, but with a different emissivity) with a temperature = 0 °C. The apply Planck's equation to calculation the radiant exitance of the ice cube. This will give you a measure of the amount of heat given off by an ice cube.


How do you get rid of soreness overnight?

put ice on the sore spot, not for longer then 20 mins then apply heat to it


Why you need to apply heat or ice to the patient with low back pain?

Use ice for injuries to calm down any damaged tissues that are inflamed or swollen. Use heat for sore muscles, chronic pain and stress.


What happen if you apply pressure on ice?

as ice will come in contact with the substance, it will come in direct contact with its heat thus increasing the kinetic energy of the molecules . this results in melting of ice.


Do you apply heat or ice to a pulled muscle?

You always ice muscle, tendon, and ligament damage to prevent swelling and further potential damage. It used to be that after the first day or two after an injury, you would apply heat to bring healing blood circulation to the area. It has been found in the past couple of years that ice is somewhat better at bringing healing blood to the damaged area. Either heat or cold will be OK to apply after the first day or two after the injury.


When shoudnt you use first aid on heat burns?

DO NOT apply ointments, gels, or creams. DO NOT run under water or apply ice. DO NOT attempt to remove the clothing from affected area.


How do you melt a ice cube?

Apply heat to quickly melt it, or leave out of the fridge to slowly melt it, or just get a hair dryer and melt it with it.


Which statements are true about a block of ice at -10 degrees Celsius as you continue to apply heat?

Thre temperature of the block of ice increases until you reach 0 degrees C when the block of ice begins to melt.