frostbite…

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first aid kit, frostbite, hands, frostbite, cold exposure, extremities, frostbite is damage, skin, underlying tissues, extreme cold, frostbite on the extremities, subject to hypothermia, lowered body temperature, check, hypothermia, treat those symptoms, frostbite is distinguishable by the hard, pale, cold quality, the skin, exposed, cold, length of time, area is likely to lack sensitivity to touch, there an aching pain, the area thaws, flesh becomes red, very painful, frostbite, hands, feet, nose, ears, the most vulnerable, the skin, underlying tissues, recovery complete, blood vessels, damage is permanent, gangrene, require amputation, the affected part, upon warming, common to experience intense pain, tingling, burning, in the affected area, frostbite occurs, the skin, body tissues, exposed to cold temperature, prolonged period of time, hands, feet, noses, ears, most likely to be affected, anyone who is exposed to freezing cold, prolonged period of time, get frostbite, taking beta-blockers, decrease the flow of blood, skin, particularly susceptible, peripheral vascular disease, a disorder, the arteries, things, increase the risk of frostbite, smoking, windy weather, increases the rate of heat loss from skin, diabetes, peripheral neuropathy, raynaud's phenomenon, first symptoms, a "pins, needles" sensation followed by numbness, an early throbbing, aching, later on the affected part becomes insensate, feels, a "block of wood", frostbitten skin is hard, pale, cold, has no feeling, skin has thawed out, becomes red, painful, early frostbite, more severe frostbite, skin, appear white, numb, tissue has started to freeze, very severe frostbite, blisters, gangrene, blackened, dead tissue, damage to deep structures tendons, muscles, nerves, bone, shelter the victim, cold, move the victim to a warmer place, remove any constricting jewelry, wet clothing, look, signs of hypothermia, lowered body temperature, treat accordingly, immediate medical help is available, best to wrap the affected areas in sterile dressings, remember to separate affected fingers, toes, transport the victim to an emergency department, further care, immediate care is not available, re-warming first aid given, immerse the affected areas in warm, never hot, water, repeatedly apply warm cloths to affected ears, nose, cheeks, 20 to 30 minutes, recommended water temperature is 104 to 108 degrees fahrenheit, keep circulating the water to aid the warming process, severe burning pain, swelling, color changes, warming, warming is complete, the skin is soft, sensation returns, apply dry, sterile dressing, frostbitten areas, put dressings between frostbitten fingers, toes to keep them separated, move thawed areas, re-freezing of thawed extremities, cause more severe damage, prevent re-freezing by wrapping the thawed areas, keeping the victim warm, re-freezing cannot be guaranteed, better to delay the initial re-warming process, a warm, safe location is reached, frostbite is extensive, give warm drinks, victim, replace lost fluids, not thaw out a frostbitten area, it cannot be kept thawed, refreezing, make tissue damage worse, not use direct dry heat, radiator, campfire, heating pad, hair dryer, to thaw the frostbitten areas, direct heat, burn the tissues, already damaged, not rub, massage the affected area, not disturb blisters on frostbitten skin, not smoke, drink alcoholic beverages, recovery, interfere, blood circulation, has been severe frostbite, normal feeling, color, not return promptly after home treatment, mild frostbite, frostbite has occurred, new symptoms develop, fever, malaise, discoloration, drainage, affected body part, aware of factors, contribute to frostbite, extreme cold, wet clothes, high winds, poor circulation, tight clothing, boots, cramped positions, fatigue, certain medications, smoking, alcohol use, diseases that affect the blood vessels, diabetes, wear suitable clothing in cold temperatures, protect susceptible areas, in cold weather, wear mittens, not gloves, wind-proof, water-resistant, many-layered clothing, two pairs of socks, cotton next to skin, wool, a scarf, a hat that cover the ears, to avoid substantial heat loss, the scalp, anticipated prolonged exposure to cold, don't drink alcohol, smoke, get adequate food, rest, caught, severe snowstorm, find shelter early, increase physical activity to maintain body warmth.