FROSTBITE SYMPTOMS
Pale, white appearance in the face, fingers, toes or other extremities accompanied by a loss
of feeling.
WHEN IT'S DETECTED
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Protect affected skin from further exposure by covering it up.
Do not rub the affected skin to warm it. Rubbing could cause further damage to the tissue.
Get medical assistance as soon as possible.
HYPOTHERMIA SYMPTOMS
Decrease in body temperature to life-threatening levels, incoherent and disoriented with
slurred speech and memory loss. Shivering uncontrollably and exhausted.
WHEN IT'S DETECTED
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Remove the victim from the elements and remove any wet
clothing. Focus warming efforts on the body's core by wrapping layers around the person.
Get medical assistance immediately if the victim's temperature drops below 95 degrees.
DRESS FOR THE WINTER
• Prevent loss of body heat by covering all exposed areas of your body. Wear an insulated
hat and wrap a scarf around your neck and mouth. Choose miens over gloves.
• Dress in layers. Multiple loose-fiing and lightweight layers are beer than one
layer of heavy clothing.
• Your outer layers should keep you dry and safe from wind by being
water-repellent and tightly woven.
