Question

first aid for soft tissue injuries means

Answer 1

First Aid Management. The management for soft tissue injuries is based on resting the injured part, applying ice packs to limit swelling and reduce pain, applying a firm compression bandage as support and to further restrict swelling, and elevating the limb. This is known as the RICE treatment.

Answer 2

Understanding first aid for soft tissue injuries. ... Rice is not just a dietary starch staple, but an acronym that stands for rest, ice, compression and elevation — a first line of defense for any soft tissue injury (sprains, strains, contusions and pulled muscles), dislocations and some fractures.