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Healthy Home
R.I.C.E. It
by Diane H. Pitts, R.N., P.T. (Diane's bio)
IMPORTANT!: Please read our legal notice regarding this health column by clicking here.
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You hear the scream. You examine your child. A very banged up knee. Solution: R.I.C.E. it! Let me explain. R.I.C.E. stands for Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation.
Rest. Rest or reduce activity for an injured joint or muscle by temporarily re-directing a child to less vigorous activities.
Ice. Apply ice up to fifteen minutes for reducing pain and swelling. Keep an ice pack ready in your freezer or use crushed ice when available. A small bag of crushed ice molds to an arm or leg with greater ease.
Compression. Use an ace wrap for compression only if you know how to apply it properly. An ace wrap stabilizes a joint and decreases swelling.
Elevation. Finally, slightly elevate the arm or leg but not above the level of the heart. Elevation reduces swelling.
The next time someone has an injury at home--and you know there will be a next time--consider rice. I mean, R.I.C.E.!
Follow-Through:
Do you know what to do in an emergency or how to handle simple injuries? Consider calling your local Red Cross to sign up for a first aid course. You'll be glad you did!
Keep a checklist handy of simple first aid procedures and phone numbers.
For Your Soul Consideration:
Be encouraged-- Jesus Christ understands exactly how to take care of bruises and injuries that occur in our lives.
"A bruised reed He will not break, and a dimly burning wick He will not extinguish..." (Isaiah 42:3 NAS)
Copyright 2002, Diane H. Pitts. All Rights Reserved. Used by permission.
THE CONTENT OF THE "HEALTHY HOME" COLUMN IS PRESENTED IN SUMMARY FORM, IS GENERAL IN NATURE, AND IS PROVIDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THE CONTENT IS NOT INTENDED IN ANY WAY TO BE A SUBSTITUTE FOR FACE-TO-FACE, IN-PERSON, PROFESSIONAL, MEDICAL, PSYCHIATRIC, OR PHARMACEUTICAL HEALTH CARE ADVICE. ALWAYS SEEK THE ADVICE OF YOUR PHYSICIAN OR OTHER QUALIFIED HEALTH CARE PROVIDER WITH ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE REGARDING A MEDICAL CONDITION, HEALTH DIAGNOSIS, OR TREATMENT. NEVER DISREGARD MEDICAL ADVICE OR DELAY IN SEEKING IT BECAUSE OF SOMETHING YOU HAVE READ IN THE "HEALTHY HOME" COLUMN. Please read our full legal notice.
| About Diane H. Pitts, R.N., P.T.: Diane Pitts has practiced in the fields of nursing and physical therapy for twenty-five years. She currently manages the education and escapades of three active boys in addition to pursuing an interest in writing. Healthy Home seeks to provide the reader with practical ways to maintain wholeness in body, mind, and soul. Contact her at healthyhomecol@earthlink.net. |
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