Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation

Akronim: RICE

RICE
Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation. Abbreviation used to summarise the
care advocated for certain types of injuries, for example some types of
injury to the foot or ankle:

Rest
Rest the injured area.


Ice
Cooling the area of an injury can reduce swelling.


Compression 
Light compression with a bandage.


Elevation
Elevation of the area affected higher than the waist, to reduce
swelling and pain.

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