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Health and
Safety Tips
Heat and cold—usually exemplified by heating pads and Ice packs—play a big role In first aid and in therapy for all sorts of physical Ills. In many cases application of cold helps to minimize swell ing, Inhibit bleeding, reduce excessively high body temperature and relieve pain, says Today’s Health, themaga zine of the American Medical Association. Cold applications, especially ice, have an anesthetic effect. They may be helpful in case of nosebleeds, bleeding from minor cuts such as razor blade nicks, sprains, bites and stings of insects, minor burns and heat prostration. When and how can you use cold in first aid? Cold applications tend to inhibit bleeding by constricting the small blood vessels in nosebleeds and persistently oozing minor cuts. Applications of ice water alleviate discomfort from insect stings and bites, and may delay the chemical action and circulation of injected poison. Immediate application of water compresses to sprains lessens swelling. Such applications should be continued for at least half an hour before the sprained limb is taped or otherwise supported.
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