Guest guest Posted March 25, 2002 Report Share Posted March 25, 2002 Since lots of folks need ice packs at various times, the following suggestions might be helpful. Everyone probably already knows that a bag of frozen peas or corn is excellent in a pinch, but if you use ice frequently, here's a fantastic idea which was given to my husband by his myofacial dentist at the VA who learned it from his wife, a physical therapist. Although you can use a couple of heavy plastic bags, a regular ice bag with a screw-on lid is a better container. Fill the bag partially with a mixture of 3/4 water and 1/4 alcohol. Squeeze out all the air and screw on the lid. Freeze. It should be just hard enough to that you can break it up with your fingers get it to conform to where ever you wish to use it. If it gets too hard, add more alcohol. Before putting it on your skin, it in a tea towel because it is very cold and can cause even more pain or burn the skin. The alcohol will eventually eat away the rubber lining of the ice bag, but it takes a long time (like a couple of years) for this to happen. You usually notice this when water leaks out of the top even though the lid is screwed on firmly. I happen to prefer the old Army medic's remedy which is ice cream sandwiches. They're cold enough to be useful, but soft enough to be pliable. Like any other icepack, they're refreezable (whoda thunk?) although I can't imagine they ever make it back to the freezer! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Rosemary Wedderburn-Vernon Marina del Rey, CA IronRoses@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 30, 2002 Report Share Posted August 30, 2002 Hi All persoonely like the chemical packs vs. the water gel less mess potential plus I get to break them to make them work helps keep your " balance " Cheers Tom >From: " Parkinson, " <gparkinson@...> >Reply- > " ' ' " >< > >Subject: RE: Testing >Date: Fri, 30 Aug 2002 03:16:03 -0500 > >yep..... >seems like I'm on an ocean cruise to nowhere in the north sea sun...! (but >cant find the bar, casino or swimming pool!) > >what you up for your simulated holiday .... playing on the beach >making >sandcastles?? (only joking!) >enjoy! > >serious question - which do you feel is better - chemical activated >icepacks >(something like Koolpak) or waterjel style dressings .... how long does the >cooling power of water-jel last when compared to Koolpak...? >any ideas?? > >best wishes from a non holiday maker > > > Re: Testing > > >Hi , > >Your computer is working >Everyone must be on holiday................ > >OwenD > Testing > > > Just testing to see if the list is quiet or my Puters broken... > > Cheers, > > > > Brash \ Gavin Lines > Senior Nurse Supervisor > International SOS \ Cabinda Gulf Oil Company > e-mail: Amed2@... > Telephone: CTN. 8 345 2696 > Via Aberdeen 01224 334000 Cabinda Ext. 2696 > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 30, 2002 Report Share Posted August 30, 2002 Hi Tom many thanks, That was what I thought - but I'm not sure how long the Koolpac stays cool for .... any ideas?? best wishes Re: Testing > > >Hi , > >Your computer is working >Everyone must be on holiday................ > >OwenD > Testing > > > Just testing to see if the list is quiet or my Puters broken... > > Cheers, > > > > Brash \ Gavin Lines > Senior Nurse Supervisor > International SOS \ Cabinda Gulf Oil Company > e-mail: Amed2@... > Telephone: CTN. 8 345 2696 > Via Aberdeen 01224 334000 Cabinda Ext. 2696 > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 30, 2002 Report Share Posted August 30, 2002 Hi , the Koolpaks stay fiercely cold for a couple of hours. I used to wrap them in a triangular bandage first. I used them frequently in Saudi Arabia and they gave us plenty of time treat and transport. OwenD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 29, 2011 Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 Hi all, had my pre-surgery tests and class today. Was wondering what I need to know about ice packs. They sound important. Can I get the cheapest ones I can find? Or should I spend some money? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 The best ice pack is a package of frozen peas. They conform to your body easily. You can also use fabric ones filled with herbs. If you can find them. They are good because if you find you need heat more than ice, like I did, you can microwave them in minutes for use. All the best, Joan ________________________________ From: lillaross <lillaross@...> Joint Replacement Sent: Tuesday, August 30, 2011 12:46 AM Subject: Ice packs  Hi all, had my pre-surgery tests and class today. Was wondering what I need to know about ice packs. They sound important. Can I get the cheapest ones I can find? Or should I spend some money? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 They provided them for me at the hospital and I took them home. On Mon, Aug 29, 2011 at 6:46 PM, lillaross <lillaross@...> wrote: > ** > > > Hi all, had my pre-surgery tests and class today. Was wondering what I need > to know about ice packs. They sound important. Can I get the cheapest ones I > can find? Or should I spend some money? > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 I only needed two packs of peas for the whole of my recovery from TKR - and that included two infections which delayed things a bit. Wheat bags or hot water bottles are good for heat. Lin >>yes, they don;t last long enough,get the gel paks that you can either >>freeze or heat. ---- jarcher107@... wrote: > I've made it through the first 65 years with bags of frozen peas working > out...but it may be time for an upgarde. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 They ARE important. i was ordered to keep my knee cold compressed most all the time of these my first two weeks and it is easy niw to note the radiant heat that your knee begins to give off right after your home PT gives you a more intese workout. That was when i began to really appreciate the value of the first weeks and still ongoing needs for the cold ompresses. L > > > ** > > > > > > Hi all, had my pre-surgery tests and class today. Was wondering what I need > > to know about ice packs. They sound important. Can I get the cheapest ones I > > can find? Or should I spend some money? > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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