In case you slip and fall..
From our friends at Immediate Care at Airport Plaza in Hazlet:
Treating a Bruise at Home
- Reduce Bruising and Swelling
- Ice the area on and off for the first 24-48 hours.
- Apply ice for about 15 minutes at a time, and always put something like a towel or wash cloth between the ice and your skin.
- Rest the affected area.
- If possible, elevate the affected area.
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