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This medical talks about cold injuries and first aid for those injuries.

Cold injuries occur when the body is exposed to cold temperatures for an extended period of time. They can range from mild, such as frostnip, to severe, such as hypothermia or frostbite. First aid for cold injuries includes taking steps to rewarm the affected area, preventing further heat loss, and seeking medical attention if necessary.

Tags : cold injuries, first aid, frostnip, hypothermia, frostbite, Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medicine

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PERFORM FIRST AID COLD INJURIES FOR
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CHILBLAIN SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS Prolonged exposure of bare skin 60°F to 32°F, or 20°F (acclimated, dry skin). Swollen, red, tender, and hot with itchy skin. May lead to infected, ulcerated, or bleeding lesions.
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SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS FROSTBITE Exposure to cold 32ºF or below. Loss of sensation or numb feeling. Whitening of skin; momentary tingling. Red or gray color. Blisters. Swelling or tender areas. Loss of pain in affected area. * Pale, yellowish, waxy-looking skin. * Frozen tissue feels solid or wooden.
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SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS IMMERSION /TRENCH FOOT Fairly long exposure to cold 50ºF to 32ºF. First Stage Affected area feels cold & painless. Pulse is weak. Numbness. Second Stage Limbs feel hot & burning. Shooting pains. Later Stage Area pale with bluish cast. Pulse decreased. Other – from blisters, swelling to gangrene.
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SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS SNOW BLINDNESS Sensation of grit in the eyes. Watery eyes. Redness (eyes). Headache. Increased pain with exposure to light.
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SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS EARLY HYPOTHERMIA Shivering. Faint pulse. Drowsiness & mental slowness Stiffness and lack of coordination. Slurred speech.
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SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS MODERATE HYPOTHERMIA Glassy eyes. Slow and shallow breathing. Very weak, or absent, pulse. Increasing stiffness and lack of coordination. Unconsciousness.
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SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS SEVERE HYPOTHERMIA Frozen extremities. Irregular heart action. Sudden death. Hypothermia-- Is a medical emergency. Evacuate to medical treatment immediately.
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SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS COLD WEATHER DEHYDRATION Mouth, tongue, throat are parched and dry. Swallowing is difficult. Nausea. Extreme dizziness and fainting. Tired and weak feeling. Muscle cramps. Focusing of eyes may be difficult.
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FIRST AID TREATMENT CHILBLAIN 1. Rewarm the injured body part. Do NOT rub or massage. Evaluate by medical personnel.
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FIRST AID TREATMENT WARNING: Do not attempt to thaw the casualty’s feet or other seriously frozen areas if the casualty will need to travel for medical treatment and there is a chance of the injury refreezing. FROSTBITE
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FIRST AID TREATMENT FROSTBITE 1. Warm the affected area. 2. Keep the casualty warm. 3. Seek medical aid as soon as possible. 4. Cover injury with a blanket. 5. Loosen or remove tight clothing. 6. Exercise, avoid trauma, thawing pain. 7. Protect from additional injury.
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FIRST AID TREATMENT IMMERSION/TRENCH FOOT 1. Gradually rewarm. 2. Protect from trauma. 3. Use dry clothing or layers of coverings. Elevate affected part. 5. Protect from further injury. 6. Seek medical treatment (evacuate).
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FIRST AID TREATMENT SNOW BLINDNESS 1. Cover/protect eyes. 2. Seek medical treatment (evacuate).
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FIRST AID TREATMENT HYPOTHERMIA This is a MEDICAL EMERGENCY! Prompt medical treatment is necessary.
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FIRST AID TREATMENT EARLY/MODERATE HYPOTHERMIA Provide heat. 2. Call or send for help. 3. Remove wet clothing. 4. Place in dry clothing/sleeping bag. 5. Move to warm place. 6. Evaluate other injuries. 7. Evacuate to medical treatment facility.
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FIRST AID TREATMENT SEVERE HYPOTHERMIA Start rescue breathing if breathing has stopped. 2. Give warm liquids if conscious. 3. Evacuate the casualty.
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FIRST AID TREATMENT DEHYDRATION 1. Keep warm. 2. Loosen clothes. 3. Provide shelter. 4. Give fluids. 5. Seek medical assistance.
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