Ice pack
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.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Ice pack
- Wikipedia's article - Ice pack
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