Remove all surrounding clothing or bedding from the limb so it is open to the air. Raise the limb by sliding a cushion under the limb. Avoid knocking around or damaging the affected limb when you elevate it., It’s important to keep the affected limb cool to ease any pain or swelling. Wrap an ice pack or a bag of frozen peas in a towel before applying it to the limb., Only apply the ice pack to your limb for 20 minutes at a time. Do not apply it directly to your skin or for longer than 20 minutes at a time as this could damage your skin.Touch the affected limb to make sure the temperature of the affected limb has returned to normal before reapplying the ice pack.
Uncover and elevate the affected limb.
Apply an ice pack to the limb.
Continue to apply the ice pack for 20 minute intervals.
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