Post-Surgical Ice Pack

Supplies Needed

• 4 one gallon zip-lock freezer bags
• 1 full bottle of rubbing alcohol

Use:Apply 3-4 times daily for 15-20 minutes in between use of pain medications

Directions

1. Pour 3 and 1/4 cups of water into one zip-lock freezer bag
2. Then pour one cup of rubbing alcohol into same bag (Make sure quantities are exact)
3. Combine mixture by shaking the bag
4. Unzip the bag half way and squeeze out any excess air
5. When air is gone, tightly re-seal the bag
6. Take the full bag and place inside a second bag to prevent leaking, also removing the air
7. Lay bag flat on counter, making sure the water inside bag is spread out evenly
8. Take bag and place it in the freezer, laying it on a flat shelf with a hard surface (The bag cannot be placed sitting up)
9. Repeat steps one through nine to make a second ice pack

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