Thread: Mrs D, or David or anyone else , applying cold packs ???
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Old 01-26-2007, 01:52 AM
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Originally Posted by rfinney View Post
...As to ice on the skin . . . one reason to be very, very careful, if not avoid, is that using it when you have an open wound is not good, especially with the PN population. I know I have missed very slight cuts on my feet and find it is best just to avoid.

rafi
Is the concern infection? If that is the case, how would the risk differ from any water on the skin?
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