Ice pack

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Ice pack

An Ice pack or Cold pack is a portable plastic bag filled with water, or refrigerant gel or liquid. When one wants to use an ice pack for a bruise or sprain, it is usually stored in a freezer until needed.

Pronunciation

  • IPA: /aɪs pæk/

Etymology

The term "Ice pack" is derived from the English words "ice", which is frozen water, and "pack", meaning a small parcel or package.

Usage

Ice packs are used in medicine to alleviate the pain of minor injuries or reduce fever. They are also used as a simple method of cold therapy, often used in sports medicine.

Related Terms

  • Cold therapy: The use of cold in therapy to reduce pain and swelling.
  • First Aid: The initial assistance or treatment given to a casualty for any injury or sudden illness before the arrival of an ambulance, doctor, or other appropriate qualified persons.
  • Sprain: An injury to a ligament caused by tearing of the fibers of the ligament.
  • Bruise: An injury appearing as an area of discolored skin on the body, caused by a blow or impact rupturing underlying blood vessels.
  • Fever: A temporary increase in body temperature, often due to an illness.

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