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8.4.3 Injury Due to Cold j <br /> C <br /> First aid for frostbite consists of the following procedures: <br /> • Decontaminate victim <br /> L. Bring victim indoors and quickly rewarm the affected areas In water between I <br /> 102' and 105* F <br /> r • Give victim a warm drink--NOT coffee, tea, or alcohol <br /> L q <br /> • Do not permit the victim to smoke IF <br /> • Keep the frozen parts in warm water or covered with warm cloths for 30 <br /> C minutes, even though the tissue will be very painful as it thaws <br /> • Evaluate the injured areas and cover with sterile, soft, dry,material <br /> • Keep the victim warm and get immediate medical care <br /> • Do not rub the frostbitten part <br /> CDo not allow blisters to be broken <br /> • Do not use ice, snow, gasoline, or anything cold on frostbite <br /> • . Do not use heat lamps or hot water bottles to rewarm the part <br /> • Do not place the affected part near a hot stove <br /> First aid for exposure to cold (hypothermia) consists of the following procedures: E <br /> • Decontaminate victim <br /> • Bring victim into a warm area as quickly as possible <br /> • Remove wet or cold garments <br /> �, • Dry the person thoroughly f <br /> • Provide warm,dry clothing or covering <br /> • gentle rewarming Provide rapid but g <br /> i ` <br /> • Give victim a warmydrink, NOT coffee, tea or alcohol <br /> • Keep the victim warm and get immediate medical care <br /> See Appendix C for more information. <br /> f <br /> 4ncn 0 Q .. .__. <br />