why is keeping ice on the skin bad, but keeping organs on ice preserves them?

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If you apply a cold compress you’re told to put a barrier between the “cold” and your skin to prevent burns. How come organs placed directly on ice for transplanting don’t get burnt?

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Because they’re not placed directly on ice. Great care is taken not to damage them and they’re usually wrapped in some form of protective film