Cold Flashcards
Cold Problems
3-general levels of heat- and cold-related conditions?
1: not really a problem, 2: body having trouble regulating, 3: systemic failure, emergency
Frostnip
Symptom of Frostnip?
Water freezes on the skin surface
Frostnip
Condition of skin’s abilty to thermo-regulate?
Just fine. Surface skin is really cold.
Frostnip
Treatment for frostnip?
Get into warm place. Put nipped part under armpits or warm up.
Frostnip
Can you rub area to warm up?
NO. Do not rub the area.
Frostnip
Medically, what is frostbite?
Localized part of skin that is very cold on the surface (only)
Frostbite
Symptom of Frostbite?
Waxy-gray skin color
Frostbite
Advanced Frostbite?
Skin feels like a wood board (literally frozen), can’t be depressed.
Frostbite
When do you go to urgent care/doctor?
When advanced
Frostbite
How do you thaw the skin?
Don’t, unless there is no chance of it re-freezing.
Frostbite
What do you do immediately before heading to the doctor?
Nothing – leave it frozen
Frostbite
Medically, what is frostbite?
Localized part of skin that lost the battle and (might have) froze
Hypothermia
Symptom of mild hypothermia?
Uncontrolled shivering
Hypothermia
Dangerous symptoms of hypothermia (2)?
Disoriented, no longer shivering
Hypothermia
Medically, what is hypothermia?
Whole body losing the battle for thermo-regulation
Hypothermia
Treatment for hypothermia (4)?
Move to warm place, remove wet clothing, bundle up, cover head
Hypothermia
What can you give them to help?
Sugary, warm drink
Hypothermia
What shouldn’t you do for hypothermia?
Don’t rub extremities, don’t put in shower/bath
Hypothermia
Are you at risk for hypothermia on a mild 50 degree day?
Could be: marathon runner, doused in water & sweat, windy.
