The process of ice machine for after knee surgery is mainly to alleviate pain and reduce swelling in the knee joint after knee surgery, so as to accelerate recovery and improve the quality of life of patients.
The knee joint is the most movement joints in the body, and the knee injury is very common. After knee surgery, the knee joint will suffer from varying degrees of swelling and pain, which will affect the movement ability and activity range of the knee joint. Therefore, using an ice machine to reduce swelling and relieve pain is a very effective method.
There are many ways to use the ice machine, and the following are some common ways:
1. Use the ice machine in the freezer
Buy an ice machine suitable for knee surgery, put the ice cubes into the ice machine, and then put the ice machine into the freezer for about 12 hours to make the ice cold. After the cold ice is taken out of the ice machine, it can be applied to the affected area of the knee joint with water bag or directly applied to the skin to reduce swelling and relieve pain.
When using the ice machine in the freezer, it should be noted that the freezer temperature should be lower than the actual ice temperature, in order not to lower the actual temperature of the ice, but to ensure that the ice machine can work normally.
2. Use the self-help ice pack
Self-help ice pack is a very convenient ice pack, which is usually composed of a plastic shell and salt granules. When the salt granules absorbs the water in the plastic shell, the temperature of the salt particle surface will decrease, thereby generating coldness. The self-help ice pack can also be wrapped in a gauze or sports paper, which is particularly suitable for athletes who need to recover after exercise.
To use the self-help ice pack, first immerse the self-help ice pack in water for about 10 minutes to溶胀 and expand the salt颗粒, then pour the expanded ice pack into a plastic bag or sports paper and wrap it up. In this way, the ice pack does not require refrigeration, the entire self-help ice pack can be carried and used at any time.
3. Use the professional cold therapy仪
In addition to the above methods, the professional cold therapy instrument is also a very effective tool for postoperative knee care. These instruments are usually designed according to physics principles. Through the heat exchange between the cold and hot, the ice water will enter the human body through the skin, muscle, and blood, thereby reducing the temperature, reducing swelling and pain, and promoting blood circulation. At the same time, these instruments have a built-in display which can automatically record the cold therapy time, which is very convenient for the patient.
For example, the Polar Active Ice knee and joint cold therapy system is a professional cold therapy instrument, which can generate -12°C to -18°C cold water. This temperature is very close to the body temperature, which has an analgesic effect on the affected area of the knee joint. Meanwhile, the ice water can be flowed into or out of the cold therapy instrument, which provides convenience for patients to control the cold therapy time in a timely manner according to their condition.
4. Other注意事项
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For patients with poor circulation such as diabetes, Raynaud's syndrome, etc., please consult your doctor before using cold therapy to prevent cold sensitivity and allergic reactions.
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For those with severe pain after knee surgery, if the self-help ice pack and cold therapy instrument cannot meet the requirements, please seek急诊 medicine of the hospital, or if pain relief is not quickly, there may be a need for further medical evaluation and treatment.
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Use the ice machine and self-help ice pack correctly, do not put the ice directly against the skin, but can be wrapped in a soft cotton pad to avoid direct contact and damage to the skin.
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In addition to using ice therapy in the freezer, cold therapy can also be done by soaking in cold water bath, hot water bath, etc., which can be chosen according to personal comfort.
Overall, the use of ice machine for knee surgery, as a complementary therapy after knee surgery, can effectively alleviate pain and reduce swelling in the affected area of the knee joint, help patients recover as soon as possible, and improve their quality of life.
