after surgery
2007-08-21 16:34:08 · 8 answers · asked by latina8182000 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ First Aid
Ice packs and time.
2007-08-21 16:39:26 · answer #1 · answered by TURBOSC 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Apply icepack (or frozen bag of peas or corn will do) wrapped in a towel to the affected area 4 x a day or so for 10-15 minutes each time. This will help prevent swelling and decrease the amount of bruising. Follow the directions given by your surgeon above all else, please.
NurseMom :)
2007-08-22 02:37:57 · answer #2 · answered by A nurse 4 u 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get some Arnica at the pharmacy or health food store it reduces both bruising and swelling
2007-08-22 10:31:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ice
on and off
ice for 5 min
relax for 10
do that for until you reaching 30 min. for icing
or lesser
but if you do do it for a lesser amount of time
you should do it another time through out the day
2007-08-21 16:40:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Icepack or a raw steak If you have a open place because of sticthes or anything else do not use the steak because of infections due to bacteria.
2007-08-21 16:41:22 · answer #5 · answered by Johnnie B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would have said steak if it wasn't post surgery but, i think ice in a soft cloth should help. didn't they give you discharge papers with instructions?
2007-08-22 14:35:20 · answer #6 · answered by racer 51 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can ice it for 20 min every hour.
2007-08-22 07:16:16 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
raw steak or an ice pack..
2007-08-21 19:51:15 · answer #8 · answered by Melanie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋