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Frostbite and hypothermia: How To Treat

How to Treat
Frostbite 
Seek medical care as soon as possible and take the following steps 

Get into a warm car or room 
Try not to walk on frostbitten feet or toes 
Put the frostbitten area in warm (not hot) water 
Use body heat, such as an armpit, to warm the frostbitten area 
Cover the area with a clean cloth - if your fingers or toes are frostbitten, wrap each one individually and keep them separated 
Don’t rub the frostbitten area 
Avoid touching hot surfaces with the frostbitten area, as frostbite makes the area numb 
Hypothermia 
Seek medical care as soon as possible and take the following steps 

Get to a warm car or room 
Remove any wet clothing 
Warm the core of the person’s body (chest, neck, head, and groin) using an electric blanket or skin-to-skin contact under loose, dry layers of blankets 
Serve warm, non-alcoholic drinks 
Once body temperature has increased, wrap the individual in a warm blanket to help increase body temperature

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