Cold Injuries

Question 1

Hypothermia warning signs?

Answer 1

Feeling cold, violent shivering. Stiffness and tiredness. Increase heart rate. Irrational behaviour.

Question 2

Hypothermia warning signs- later core temp is less than 32’C

Answer 2

Probably not shivering. Stiff limbs- rigid joints. Confusion or loss of consciousness.

Question 3

If someone experiences signs of hypothermia. Immediate actions are…?

Answer 3

STOP. Get under cover. Stop getting colder and replace wet clothes with dry. Rewarm slowly, add extra layers. DO NOT try to warm by rubbing limbs and skin. Give warm, sweet drinks + high energy food. Arrange evacuation medical care ASAP.

Question 4

Non-freezing cold injury warning signs are?

Answer 4

Pins and needles in hands and feet. Hands or feet are numb and stay numb.

Question 5

If someone experiences signs of non-freezing injuries. Immediate actions…

Answer 5

Dry hands and feet, change socks and gloves, use foot powder, wriggle limbs, exercise.

Question 6

Freezing cold injuries warning signs…?

Answer 6

Cold and painful, tingling followed by numbness, no feeling when affected part is moved, skin mottled white and pink.

Question 7

If someone’s experiencing signs or freezing cold injuries. Immediate actions…

Answer 7

Get into shelter, DO NOT rewarm, arrange evacuation!