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Last Updated: Oct 23, 2019
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Frost Bite Prevention
Frost bite:
Frostbite is damage to the skin and other tissue after exposure to very cold conditions.
Frostbite usually affects areas like the hands, feet, ears, nose and lips, but can affect any part of the body.
Symptoms of frostbite often start with pain from the cold, pins and needles and numbness.
Tips for prevention
- Keep the affected part elevated in order to reduce swelling.
- Move to a warm area to prevent further heat loss.
- Remove all constrictive jewellery and clothes because they may further block blood flow.
- Give the person warm, non-alcoholic, non-caffeinated fluids to drink.
- Never warm up an affected area if there is any chance that it may freeze again. This thaw-refreeze cycle is very harmful and leads to disastrous results.