What do you know about Frostbite?
what is Frostbite?
Frostbite or hypothermia is a common disease that after lowering the body temperature causes damage to all organs.
and disrupts their function frostbite is more common at the ends of the organs such as ears, nose, hands, and feet frostbite is one of the biggest problems of mountaineering, which sometimes challenges climbers in the cold season
frostbite is usually referred to as a condition where the body temperature falls below 35 degrees Celsius.
in frostbite, vascular inflammation causes the skin to itch red spots, swelling, or even blisters on the skin.
What are the symptoms of frostbite?
the symptoms of frostbite are related to its degree.
in the initial stage of frostbite, there may be redness and decreased sensation of touch or sensation along cold intolerance as the degree of frostbite progresses, it is possible for the skin to become pale and stained a blister that is full of clear fluids and dysfunction of the muscles near the affected area may be seen in advanced stages.
Types of colds
General frostbite
The damage to the skin of the lower layers is divided in to 3 degrees
1-superficial frostbite
2-deep frostbite
3-freeze
General frostbite or hypothermia
Body temperature in hot and cold environments is 37 degrees Celsius.
General body temperature is as flows.
Decrease in body temperature from 37 to 35 degrees Celsius.
Shivering, fast pulse and breathing, feeling cold, pale, full consciousness.
Decrease in body temperature from 35 to 32 degrees Celsius.
Absence of shivering, anxiety, muscle stiffness.
Decrease in body temperature from 32 to 30 degrees Celsius.
Drowsiness, pupil dilation, facial darkness, and body reaction decrease.
Decrease in temperature from 30 to29 degrees Celsius
Coma and possible cardias arrest.
Decrease in body temperature from 29 to 26 degrees Celsius.
The probability of death is high.
First aid in frostbite
Gradually warming up the body, never use direct heat to warm the victim.
Drinking warm liquids is recommended only in the initial stages
must be ready for cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Changing the wet clothes of the injured covering her with warm clothes and wrapping her in a blanket.
Give warm liquids such as warm milk.
We do not allow a person with a cold to sleep.
Is there a cure for a cold?
Diagnosing a cold usually does not take much time
Because the existing symptoms and signs can make the diagnosis can make the diagnosis of this complication easier, But for a more accurate diagnosis scan and MRI, Bone marrow is prescribed.
Treatment of frostbite
1-warming the skin: Although a short hot water bath changes the color of the skin, it is also recommended by doctors
2-Drug therapy: To help the treatment process and reduce pain, medicine is prescribed to the patient by the doctor
3-Use of dressing: Dressing is used to reduce swelling and inflammation of the skin in frostbite
4-Removal of damaged tissue: To complete the treatment, they remove a part of the damaged tissue in the areas where the intensity of frostbite is high
5-Hydrotherapy: Cleaning the damaged skin with hydrotherapy is one of the effective ways to treat frostbite
6-Physiotherapy: It can be a way to treat numbness caused by a cold
7- surgery: In severe frostbite, dead tissue is removed from the body, which requires surgery
Ways to prevent frostbite, How to deal with a cold?
1-In bad and cold weather, limit going outside the house.
2-use thick and suitable clothes.
3-choose a diet suitable for the season
4-wearing warm clothes, gloves, neck scarf, lawyers
5-do not forget to use warm socks
6-Use waterproof clothing during rain and snow
7-Do not forget to do sports that increase blood circulation
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