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Cold-Related Emergencies
What You In this section we'll cover
Will Learn
Frostbite
Frostbite Low Body Temperature (Hypothermia)
Definitions and
Key Facts A cold injury to part of the body is called frostbite. Frostbite affects parts of the
body that are exposed to the cold, such as the fingers, toes, nose, and ears.
Signs Frostbite typically occurs outside in cold weather. But it can also occur inside if
workers don't have gloves on and handle cold materials, such as gases under
Actions pressure.
for Frostbite
The skin over the frostbitten area is white, waxy, or grayish-yellow.
The frostbitten area is cold and numb.
The frostbitten area is hard, and the skin doesn't move when you push it.
Step Action
1
2 Move the person to a warm place.
3 Phone or ask someone to phone your emergency response number
4 (or 911) and get the first aid kit.
5 Remove tight clothing and jewelry from the frostbitten part.
Remove wet clothing and pat the body dry. Put dry clothes on the
person and cover the person with a blanket.
Do not try to thaw the frozen part if you think there may be a
chance of refreezing.
Important If you need to touch the frostbitten area, do so gently. Rubbing it may cause
damage.
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What You In this section we'll cover
Will Learn
Frostbite
Frostbite Low Body Temperature (Hypothermia)
Definitions and
Key Facts A cold injury to part of the body is called frostbite. Frostbite affects parts of the
body that are exposed to the cold, such as the fingers, toes, nose, and ears.
Signs Frostbite typically occurs outside in cold weather. But it can also occur inside if
workers don't have gloves on and handle cold materials, such as gases under
Actions pressure.
for Frostbite
The skin over the frostbitten area is white, waxy, or grayish-yellow.
The frostbitten area is cold and numb.
The frostbitten area is hard, and the skin doesn't move when you push it.
Step Action
1
2 Move the person to a warm place.
3 Phone or ask someone to phone your emergency response number
4 (or 911) and get the first aid kit.
5 Remove tight clothing and jewelry from the frostbitten part.
Remove wet clothing and pat the body dry. Put dry clothes on the
person and cover the person with a blanket.
Do not try to thaw the frozen part if you think there may be a
chance of refreezing.
Important If you need to touch the frostbitten area, do so gently. Rubbing it may cause
damage.
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