Frostbite First Aid: Concerns and Treatment

May 8, 2010

Frostbites usually occur during cold seasons. A person’s skin freezes after being exposed to very low temperatures (freezing point). The condition is very painful and if not attended to, surgery may not an option. The very first measure that can be taken to avoid it is by as much as possible wearing heavy clothing and staying in a warm place. Most people do it all wrong and decide to take alcohol; this should be avoided at all costs. For the serious cases, seeking medical attention may be the only way out. Some symptoms of frostbites include having blotchy skin, pain, swellings peeling of the skin and even itching.

Treatment is not quite as hard for mild cases, add some antiseptic in warm water soak the affected parts for a maximum of 40 minutes. You may however be in a situation where there is no warm water nearby, in this case, breathe some warm air to the affected part.

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