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  1. Eye emergencies 
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000054.htm
    ... BLOW TO THE EYE Gently apply a clean cold compress to the eye to reduce swelling and help ... eye. Cover with a clean dressing. Place a cold compress on the dressing to reduce pain and swelling. ...
  2. NLM Digital Collections - An index of comparative therapeutics : with tables of differential diagnosis, a pronouncing ... 
    Publication: Chicago : Duncan Bros., 1882
    resource.nlm.nih.gov/63751600R
    ... dipped in water of 60-65° F.; a cold compress to head; 4-8 minute bath of 70- ... tongue (R). Lobel., Iris., Tdbae maybe indicated(R). Cold Compress over the stomach (R). NECEOSIS. (Compare Caries.) Sarsaparilla, ...
  3. NLM Digital Collections - Modern methods in nursing 
    Publication: Philadelphia : W.B. Saunders Company, 1922
    resource.nlm.nih.gov/54210740R
    ... water and ammonia, and finally dressed with a cold compress of dilute ammonia water or other alkaline preparation. ...
  4. Thyroid gland removal - discharge 
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000293.htm
    ... pain medicines as instructed. You may put a cold compress on your surgical cut for 15 minutes at ... the ice directly on your skin. Wrap the compress or ice in a towel to prevent cold injury to the skin. Keep the area dry.
  5. NLM Digital Collections - Health at home, or, Hall's family doctor : showing how to invigorate and preserve health, ... 
    Publication: Hartford, Conn. : Betts, 1874
    resource.nlm.nih.gov/63580050R
    ... the vagina to cleanse it thoroughly, put a cold wet compress over the parts and a dry napkin over ... oppressions there, maybe removed by applying a large cold-water compress over the whole chest and another over the ...
  6. Inguinal hernia repair - discharge 
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000274.htm
    ... your need for narcotic pain medicine. Apply a cold compress to the incision area for 15 to 20 ... will help the pain and swelling. Wrap the compress or ice in a towel. This helps prevent cold injury to the skin.
  7. Tooth extraction 
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007630.htm
    ... other medicines as prescribed. You can apply a cold compress 10 to 20 minutes at a time to your cheek to reduce swelling and pain. Use ice in a towel or a cold pack. Do not place ice directly on the ...
  8. Ileostomy - caring for your stoma 
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000071.htm
    ... sticks out from the skin more), try a cold compress, like ice wrapped in a towel, to make ...
  9. Treatment for leg strain (image) 
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/8845.htm
    ... Proper treatment of a pulled muscle includes a cold compress, rest, and elevation of the damaged muscle above ...
  10. Bee sting (image) 
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/9100.htm
    ... cause more venom to be released. Use a cold compress to reduce swelling. Over the next 24 to ...
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