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Making an Ice Pack at Home

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Updated November 10, 2009

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Put Ice in the Bag

Add water to the ice pack

Add water to the ice

Rod Brouhard
Fill the bag with ice about halfway and add water. Water helps the ice conform to contures of the injured area.
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