Memo: how to behave on the street in the bitter cold

2018-02-27 06:34

Memo: how to behave on the street in the bitter cold
On the street much colder. You need to know simple rules how to behave in these conditions to prevent hypothermia and frostbite.

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On the street much colder. You need to know simple rules how to behave in these conditions to prevent hypothermia and frostbite.

• You need to remember that humid air can get frostbite much faster than dry, even if the frost is not strong. It is necessary to consider, going outside, going to visit or work. Wear loose clothing – it promotes normal blood circulation, creating the right “climate” near the body. Figuratively speaking, dressed as “cabbage” to between the layers of clothing remained layer that keep heat contribute to the warming of the air. Outerwear must be waterproof.
• It is important to put on shoes. Tight shoes, no insoles, raw socks – the basis for frostbite. Pay special attention to the shoes you need for those who frequently sweaty feet. In boots to put warm insoles, and instead of cotton socks to wear wool – they absorb moisture.
• Don’t go out in the cold without mittens, hats and scarf. Better if mittens made of water repellent fabric with fur inside. Cheeks and chin should be protected with a scarf. In windy cold weather before an exit on street open sites of a body it is advisable to lubricate with a special protective cream.
• In the cold avoid contact of bare skin with metal, do not wear in the current conditions, metal (including gold, silver) ornaments – rings, earrings, etc. the Metal cools much faster than the body, perhaps their “sticking” of the jewelry to the skin with pain and injuries. Besides the rings on the fingers prevents the normal circulation of blood.
• In no case should not drink in the cold alcoholic drinks – alcohol dulls the sensitivity, you might not notice when the skin ceases to perform its protective function and will begin frostbite. Alcohol intoxication causes a great loss of heat, causing the illusion of comfort. In severe frost do not smoke – Smoking reduces peripheral blood circulation, makes the course more vulnerable.
• It is important to know and be able to recognize the signs of frostbite. First, the skin turns pale, even white, and then loses sensitivity. Loss of sensitivity should be particularly alert is a false sense of relief, like when the frost was not felt, just indicates the opposite, that began the process of frostbite and need to take protection measures.
• At the first signs of frostbite should immediately begin to warm the injured body part. For this to go cold, to go into the warm (shop, café, entrance), protected from the wind room, drink hot tea, keep warm. If you stalled the car away from the village or in an unfamiliar area, it is better to stay in the car to call for help by phone or to wait until the road will pass other car.
• Do not remove on a frost footwear from the freezed extremities-they will swell and you won’t be able to wear it again. If cold hands – try to warm them under my arms. Hide from the wind: the probability of frostbite in the wind is much higher.
• Remember, do not RUB the affected place with snow or mitten. Blood vessels are fragile, can be damaged, making infections, trauma to the skin. Contrary to popular belief, it is not recommended to warm affected areas of the body under hot water, near the battery or heater. Don’t let the freezed place to freeze again, causing much more significant damage to the skin.
• And most importantly, when you receive frostbite needs to deliver the victim in medical institution, seeks medical help. Only a doctor will assist you will prescribe proper treatment.