List 3 factors that affect the degree of injury caused by exposure to the cold
Wind velocity, amount of humidity, length of exposure
List 5 symptoms that can result from prolonged exposure to the cold
Shivering, numbness, weakness or drowsiness, low body temp, poor circulation
List 3 first aid treatments for hypothermia
Getting the victim to a warm area, removing wet clothing, give nonalcoholic, non-caffeinated, liquids by mouth
What is frostbite?
Frostbite is actual freezing of tissue fluids accompanied by damage to the skin and underlying tissues
List 4 symptoms of frostbite
Redness and tingling, skin that is cool to the touch, pale, glossy skin, blisters
Name 5 common sites for frostbite
Fingers, toes, ears, nose, and cheeks
What temperature water should be used to warm a body part injured by frostbite?
Immersed in water 100-104 degrees F
Why is it important not to rub or massage a body part affected by frostbite?
It could cause gangrene
How should you treat blisters that form on frost-damaged skin?
Avoid opening or breaking any blisters that form cause it can cause an open wound
Why do you place sterile gauze between fingers or toes that have been injured by frostbite?
It can prevent friction from rubbing, which could result in further injury