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SKILL 8-17

Applying Cold Therapy (Continued)

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13. Reassess the treatment area every 5 minutes or according
    to facility policy.
    14.After 20 minutes or the prescribed amount of time, remove
    the ice and dry the skin.


14. Remove PPE, if used. Perform hand hygiene.

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