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FIRST AID Valencia HS COLD WEATHER 1/13/2019 COLD WEATHER
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FROSTBITE Freezing of body tissues caused be overexposure to cold
SIGNS: 1. Feelings of cold: then burning, numbing 2. Skin change color to white or grayish- white, Glossy blisters 1/13/2019 COLD WEATHER
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Treatment for Frostbite
1. Re-warm the body part, using warm not HOT water 100d 2. Keep checking 3. Wrap part(s) 4. Elevate above the heart 5. Get medical attention 1/13/2019 COLD WEATHER
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HYPOTHERMIA Lowering of the bodies core temperature
50% of the body heat is lost through the head 1/13/2019 COLD WEATHER
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SIGNS of HYPOTHERMIA Extreme chills Uncontrollable shaking
Body Temperature (armpit) is usually under 90d 1/13/2019 COLD WEATHER
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HYPOTHERMIA Get out of the environment Warm the body
TREATMENT Get out of the environment Warm the body Don’t drink alcohol Get medical attention 1/13/2019 COLD WEATHER
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