64 343 First Aid & Safety First Aid true Mon, 03 Dec 2007 16:57:18 -0800 /system/videos/1/64/64.flv DIY, Instructional, tutorial, Do It Yourself, Tips, Essential Skills, Learn to, first, aid, first-aid, safety, wound, wounded, hurt, pain, medical, broken, injured, injury, swell, swelling, inflammation, ease, alleviate, bruise, migraine, headache How To Make a Cold Compress http://www.howcast.com/videos/64-How-To-Make-a-Cold-Compress http://www.howcast.com/videos/64-How-To-Make-a-Cold-Compress/edit approved 85 640 480 <object width="425" height="352" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=64"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=64" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="352" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 4 elunder http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/64/FirstAid.How_to_Make_a_Cold_Compress_SD_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.jpg 4738 false false false 317 0 29 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/64/29.jpg Fill bowl Fill a bowl with ice-cold water.

]]> 318 1 33 Tip If ice cubes are available, add them to the bowl to make the water as cold as possible.

]]> 319 2 39 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/64/39.jpg Dip washcloth & wring out Dip a folded washcloth into the bowl for about 10 seconds and then wring out the excess water.

]]> 320 3 47 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/64/47.jpg Press to area Press the chilled washcloth to the inflamed area and keep it there until the compress loses its chill.

]]> 321 4 54 Tip An ice pack will stay colder longer than a washcloth, but wrap it in a clean cloth or towel first; it should never come in direct contact with the skin.

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]]> 323 6 73 Fact For acute injuries—that is, sudden trauma—ice helps constrict the blood vessels, decreasing swelling in the area.

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