How To Treat And Prevent Frostbite

Dry Wet Or Sweaty Clothing

Wearing wet clothing in cold temperatures will further reduce the body temperature of someone who has frostbite. Removing the person from the cold is the necessary first step to reverse frostbite. If it is not possible to dry any wet or sweaty clothing, it must be taken off the individual in question. This must be done quite carefully to prevent damaging frostbitten skin. The clothing can be dried near a fire, in a dryer, with a hairdryer, or left to air dry. Warming the affected individual’s body part can be done by breathing on it, or by using another person’s body heat.

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