Applying ice (part of first aid RICE treatment) can ease inflammation after someone has a sprain or bad bruising, but applying ice incorrectly can lead to frostbite.
It's important not to put the ice directly on the skin nor leave the ice on for too long. There are several documented cases of frostbite from ice packs.
Make sure you know how to properly apply ice to an injury.
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