Frostbite and Hypothermia March 2007

Frostbite, hypothermia frost and hypothermia are emergencies related to cold and can quickly become a threat to life and limbs. Preventing cold-related emergencies is not included in cold water, on top of or in activities around it, unless you know that you can get help soon in an emergency situation. Pay attention to a cold. Please wear it properly and avoid staying cold for a long time. Wear a hat and gloves, and a layer of clothing as necessary. Drink warm water or warm water, but avoid caffeine and alcohol. Please keep it active to maintain body temperature. Please take a break often. Please do not unnecessarily expose any part of the body to a cold. When a signal of low temperature or frostbite comes out, I get up quickly. Frostbite is freezing of certain body parts such as fingers, toes, nose, earlobe. The signs of frostbite are as follows. Lack of sensation of the affected part; the skin looks like wax, feel cold, or discolor (washing, white or gray, yellow or blue). How to treat frostbite - Move people to warm places. Handle that part carefully, please do not wipe the affected part. Please soak the affected part in hot water (105 degrees Fahrenheit 105 degrees Fahrenheit) until it looks red and feels warm. The area was loosely bandaged with a dry sterile bandage. If a person's fingers or toes are frozen, place them in a dry place and use them to separate them with sterile gauze. Please do not break the blisters. Do not refreeze the affected area. Get specialized medical treatment as soon as possible

Low temperature is another emergency related to the cold. Low temperatures can quickly endanger life. Hypothermia is caused by a decrease in body temperature due to malfunction of the body temperature elevation system. The purpose of first aid is to recover normal body temperature and take care of every condition while waiting for EMS personnel. Hypothermic signals include tremors, numbness, gaze staring, indifference, weakness, declining judgment, loss of consciousness, etc. How to do hypothermia - Please call 9-1-1 or your local emergency number. Move people to a gentle and warm place. We monitor breathing and circulation. If necessary, artificial respiration and cardiopulmonary resuscitation are performed. Take off all wet clothes and dry. Please warm up slowly wrapped in a blanket or dry clothes. Before wrapping with a towel or blanket for the first time, please use a thermos bottle and a chemical heatpack. Please immerse this person in warm water, please do not warm up too early. Rapid warming can cause dangerous arrhythmias. First, heat the core (body, abdomen) instead of limbs (hands, feet). This is important as most people try to warm their hands and feet first.

If you notice signs of frostbite, please consult a doctor. Since frostbite and hypothermia are caused by exposure, it is first necessary to judge whether the victim also shows signs of hypothermia. Hypothermia is a more serious condition requiring emergency medical assistance. Regardless of illness, while waiting for medical care, the following precautions are taken: These procedures will not replace appropriate medical treatment. Hypothermia is a medical emergency situation where frostbite should be assessed by health care providers. To cope with cold weather health problems, it is best to take first aid and emergency recovery (CPR) courses. Knowing what to do is an important part of protecting your health and others' health

The two main cold weather conditions are frostbite and hypothermia. Frostbite means your skin is already freezing, and ice crystals are formed in your skin cells and kill them. If you can warm your skin, it forms a blister, the color changes from blue to black, and it solidifies in the shell. If the damage is not so serious, the shell will eventually fall and a new skin will appear below. This is a very painful "surface" frostbite. Severe frostbite has penetrated muscle and bone and is characterized by tingling pain in the limbs and changes in color and texture of the skin. The stage of frostbite is as follows.