RICER Flashcards

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Ricer

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first aid for up to 72 hours after a sprain, strain or fracture. It can limit swelling and speed up recovery.

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R

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Rest - Avoiding movement as much as possible, to limit further damage

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Ice - Apply ice 20m minutes every 2 hours, avoiding direct contact of ice to the skin

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Compression - Bandaging the injury to prevent any further bleeding and swelling

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Elevation - Elevate the injured area to reduce swelling.

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