An ice pack, also called a cold pack or, in specific cases, a gel pack, is a portable bag filled with water or another liquid, or a refrigerant gel, used to provide cooling. Reusable ice packs work as a thermal mass and require freezing, while instant ice packs cool themselves using chemicals but can be used only once; the instant type is generally limited to medical use as a cold compress to relieve the pain of minor injuries, while the reusable type serves both as a cold compress and for keeping food cool during transport.
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How long should an ice pack be left on the skin?
Up to 20 minutes over a large muscle and 10 to 15 minutes over a small bony area.
The time depends on where the pack is placed. A National Health Service hospital leaflet says a pack over a large muscular area such as the thigh can stay on for up to 20 minutes, while a pack over a small bony area such as the ankle should stay on for 10 to 15 minutes. The same leaflet says to check the skin underneath every 5 minutes, and never to put an ice pack directly on the skin but to place a damp cloth on the skin first. This is a record of what the leaflet advises, not medical advice for any individual.
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An ice pack, or cold pack (or, in specific cases, gel pack), is a portable bag filled with water or another liquid, or refrigerant gel, meant to provide cooling.
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The first hot and cold pack was introduced in 1948 with the name Hot-R-Cold-Pak and could be chilled in a refrigerator or heated in hot water.
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The instant type is generally limited to medical use as a cold compress to alleviate the pain of minor injuries, while the reusable type is both used as a cold compress and to keep food cool in portable coolers or in insulated shipping containers to keep products cool during transport.
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An ice pack, or cold pack (or, in specific cases, gel pack), is a portable bag filled with water or another liquid, or refrigerant gel, meant to provide cooling.
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