ice bag
Cold compress alternative
An ice bag is a waterproof container designed to hold ice for therapeutic application to the body.
Used to reduce swelling, ease pain, or lower temperature: She pressed an ice bag to her swollen ankle.
The traditional form is a rubber pouch with a screw cap, though the term covers any bag serving this purpose.
Initial injury treatment
- compressReduce volume by force
- treatmentCare for an ailment
- nurseHealthcare provider, bedside
- clinicOutpatient treatment facility
recovery · postoperative · fever · headache · toothache · migraine · heat exhaustion · nosebleed
Discolored tissue injury
- sprainLigament stretch injury
- strainExcessive stretching force
- swellingAbnormal tissue enlargement
- inflammationProtective tissue response
hematoma · bump · contusion · black eye · sports injury · twisted ankle · pulled muscle · acute injury
Thin ice coating
- chillCold sensation or relaxation
- freezerSubzero storage compartment
- frozenSolidified by extreme cold
- coolantTemperature-regulating fluid
refrigerate · cold compress · melt · insulated · cooler · chilled · cryotherapy · gel pack
first aid
Initial injury treatment
clinic · recovery · postoperative · fever · headache · toothache · migraine · heat exhaustion · nosebleed · emergency
bruise
Discolored tissue injury
inflammation · hematoma · bump · contusion · black eye · sports injury · twisted ankle · pulled muscle · acute injury · elevate
frost
Thin ice coating
coolant · refrigerate · cold compress · melt · insulated · cooler · chilled · cryotherapy · gel pack · cooling
athletic trainer
Sports injury prevention specialist
- sidelineSecondary business pursuit
- locker roomShared space for dressing
- dugoutCarved-log canoe
bench · postgame · cooldown · muscle soreness · pitcher · boxer · football · hockey · marathon · gym
- bagsbackpack, handbags, satchel, backpacks, travel bags
- cold storagefreezer, refrigerator, fridge, icebox, walk-in cooler
- coolerscooler, hard cooler, soft cooler, portable cooler, beach cooler
- cooling devicesair conditioner, ceiling fan, box fan, desk fan, portable fan
ice bagheating pad
Electric warmth for aches
hot water bottle · heat pack · warm compress · heat wrap · hot compress
bag, ice, baggage, iced, baggy, icicle, icepack, freezer bag