In most cases, the decision to admit a patient can be made in under 48 hours, and many times in less than 24 hours, according to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Hospital costs for admitted inpatients are covered under Medicare Part A after the patient pays a deductible ($1,216 for 2014). But observation care is considered an outpatient service, and Part A doesnât cover such services.
Using an ice or cold pack Apply an ice or cold pack to the injured or sore area at least 3 times a day for as long as you have pain, swelling, and inflammation. For the first 72 hours, ice for 10 minutes, once an hour.
Choosing a Dry Ice Cooler. You can choose to use the cooler you already have if you want to use dry ice. The trick is, you may need to add blankets or newspapers to the cooler to ensure that the dry ice stays cold as long as it should. It is also important to keep in mind that your cooler must be full. Dry ice works best this way.