R, reposa acostándote de espalda.
H, hielo en la parte afectada, envolviendo una bolsa de hielo con una toalla y colocándola en el área por 20 minutos.
C, comprimir la parte lastimada con una venda ajustada o un inmovilizador.
E, eleva la parte lesionada con algo de manera que quede arriba del nivel de tu corazón.
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