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Frostbite and hypothermia: How To Treat

How to TreatFrostbite  Seek medical care as soon as possible and take the following steps  Get into a warm car or room  Try not to walk on frostbitten feet or toes  Put the frostbitten area in warm (not hot) water  Use body heat, such as an armpit, to warm the frostbitten area  Cover the area with a clean cloth - if your fingers or toes are frostbitten, wrap each one individually and keep them separated  Don’t rub the frostbitten area  Avoid touching hot surfaces with the frostbitten area, as frostbite makes the area numb  Hypothermia  Seek medical care as soon as possible and take the following steps  Get to a warm car or room  Remove any wet clothing  Warm the core of the person’s body (chest, neck, head, and groin) using an electric blanket or skin-to-skin contact under loose, dry layers of blankets  Serve warm, non-alcoholic drinks  Once body temperature has increased, wrap the individual in a warm blanket to help increase body temperature

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March 17, 2022

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