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Summary: How to reduce swelling in a knee injury; get expert tips and advice on performing first aid and emergency medical care in this free instructional video.

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Tracey Cullers Tracey Cullers taught Basic First Aid and CPR through the American Red Cross for 5 years. She practiced her first aid skills as a summer camp nurse. Tracey re... read more

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Reducing Knee Swelling: First Aid for Minor Injuries

Hi! I’m Tracey Cullers on behalf of expertvillage.com. In this segment, I am going to show you how to reduce swelling in an injury. In this case, we’re going to look at a knee that is obviously swollen. We can tell by comparing it to the uninjured knee. Next, we’re going to elevate it on a pillow. Gently lift it up, slide your other one over, and get it higher. Next, we’re going to use an instant cold pack, such as the kind you find in a first-aid kit. Go ahead and, where the arrows are, crack it and then shake it up. That activates the action of the cold pack. Wrap it with a light washcloth and place it on the injured area. If you don’t have an instant cold pack, you can use a gel pack from your freezer. If you don’t have that, you can always grab a bag of frozen vegetables.

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