RICE
February 26, 2010
Keep RICE in mind, as a first aid treatment for all fractures, sprains and dislocations. RICE stands for Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation.
Rest
Give plenty of rest to the immobilsed limb. Move it as little as possible so that there is no strain.
Give plenty of rest to the immobilsed limb. Move it as little as possible so that there is no strain.
Ice
Apply ice to the injured area. No heat treatment or massage should be given. Use an ice pack or wrap up some ice cubes in a damp towel and apply it to the injured area. You could also use anything frozen such as a packet of frozen peas. Do not massage the injured area, and don’t apply any ointments like Iodex. Compression
Wrap up the injured area with a crepe bandage if possible, or use any clean, fresh cloth available. Wrap it as tight as is comfortable. However, ask the doctor before bandaging the area. This will relieve the pain somewhat. Elevation
The injured limb should preferably be raised above the level of the heart. This could be done with the help of a pillow while sleeping.
Apply ice to the injured area. No heat treatment or massage should be given. Use an ice pack or wrap up some ice cubes in a damp towel and apply it to the injured area. You could also use anything frozen such as a packet of frozen peas. Do not massage the injured area, and don’t apply any ointments like Iodex. Compression
Wrap up the injured area with a crepe bandage if possible, or use any clean, fresh cloth available. Wrap it as tight as is comfortable. However, ask the doctor before bandaging the area. This will relieve the pain somewhat. Elevation
The injured limb should preferably be raised above the level of the heart. This could be done with the help of a pillow while sleeping.
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