Ice Pack

0-10°C (31-50°F)

Materials needed

Crushed ice in a bag
Pillowcase
Towels
Safety pins

Indications

Contraindications

Allergy/intolerance to cold
Hypersensitivity to cold
Raynaud’s disease
Poor circulation
Cuts and burns
Poor circulation/PVD
Severe diabetes
Elderly or infants

Special Considerations

Make sure patient is warm.
Pack should be larger than affected area.
Watch skin reaction.
Do not let area get wet.
Do not leave the ice for more than 20 minutes.
May repeat up to 5x/day

Procedure

Place ice in bag and seal it
Place bag in pillowcase.
Mold ice pack over affected area, keep skin dry.
Cover pack with a towel.
Maximum time: 20 minutes.
May repeat every 2-4 hours.
Immobilize affected area.