The child fell and got a bump on the back of his head. Should I apply cold or hot compress?

We all know that children are prone to falling when they are learning and walking, and they are likely to hit the back of their heads after falling. Many parents believe that hitting the back of the head is a serious problem, especially if a bump is formed on the back of the head, which may cause the child to have a mild concussion. Therefore, some parents will use a towel to quickly remove the bump. So, if a child falls and has a bump on the back of his head, is it better to apply cold or hot compress?

If you sprain your ankle, everyone around you wants to help you relieve the pain. Some people say to soak your foot in ice water, while others say not to do that and use a hot water bottle instead! Who should you listen to?

The speed of recovery after an injury has a lot to do with whether the initial treatment was appropriate. In the past, the generally accepted practice was to use ice first after an injury to reduce swelling, but then quickly switch to hot compresses or hot water to promote wound healing. Modern medicine believes. Unless there are special circumstances, after an injury (contusion, sprain, bruise, ligament tear, muscle and soft tissue injury, etc.), ice packs should be used instead of heating for at least the first 48 hours. This practice has been widely adopted in the American sports community.

How to apply cold compress? Generally, in the first two days after the injury, use an ice pack for 10 to 20 minutes every 1 or 2 hours. The ice pack should be separated from the skin with a towel, bandage or something similar. If the injured hand or foot, you can also soak it directly in ice water, no more than 15 minutes at a time. In addition to cold compress, there are three things you should do in the early stages of injury

First, let the injured part rest and do not move;

Second, bandaging the wound properly can also reduce swelling;

3. Raise the injured part appropriately, slightly higher than the heart, to reduce blood flow. Do not apply ice if:

If the wound has blisters or breaks, that is, it is an open wound; people who are particularly sensitive to low temperatures or have cardiovascular diseases should use it with caution. Be careful not to cause frostbite when applying cold compresses; it is sufficient to use ice only until the skin feels cold enough. You cannot sleep while applying cold compress. If you use chemical ice packs, be extra careful to prevent frostbite or chemical burns. Be especially careful to prevent frostbite in the elbows and knees because the nerves in these areas are closest to the skin.