Low temperatures cause burns or skin injuries, like heat and especially in distal parts such as feet, hands, nose or ears.
If there are freezing you should do the following:
# Remove the person from the place.
# Loosen clothing for easy movement.
# If your feet are frozen, do not let him walk.
# Raise temperature gradually lesion sites, using for this warm water (36 º C to 37 º C), taking care not to apply direct heat on the frozen part. Let soak the area until the area re-heated.
# To warm the ears and nose cover with his hands.
# If conscious give hot sweet drinks.
# Do not give alcoholic beverages.
# Abríguela best. DO NOT use heaters.
# Raise the affected part to reduce inflammation and pain.
# Do not apply ointments or other medications.
# Do not massage the affected area.
# If there are blisters, do not break.
# After the victim has warmed up, sell the area with sterile dressings, place gauze between fingers or toes before putting on the bandage.
