The cold injury

The cold injury

The cold injury are observed more frequently due to the development of mountain activities. They occur mostoften the result of carelessness. From simple to frostbite real chill, know how to cope.

In most cases, victims were unprepared confrontation with their harsh climate. The cold injury the most common are frostbite and the cold snap - or hypothermia.
How to react?

 

In case of frostbite
Frostbite is injury due to circulatory disorders caused by the cold. The development comprises three stages of frostbite

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* The first victim feels numbness in the extremities of its members;
     * Then, frostbite appear. The extremities become numb and blisters form;
     * Last point: the death of tissue at the affected area. This can lead to gangrene amputation.









If you're in the presence of a victim at an early stage, loosen the shoes of the victim and possibly warm his hands.

From the second stage, do not take global warming. Wrap the victim in a blanket and take her to the hospital emergency department nearest you. We can give the victim warm drinks and sweet but never alcohol.
The cold snap or hypothermia

This is a damage to the body by the cold. The first victim feels intense cold, chills and cramps. Off activity, it risks falling into a disturbing sleepiness. In this case, the victim is in danger because very exposed because of his immobility and progressive erosion of its internal temperature.

In case of rescue, not to warm the victim inadvertently. It is then necessary to drive to the nearest shelter and alert rescue specialist.
Prevention is better ...

Never improvise a walk in the mountains!

All travel must be preceded by a statement from the police or the office of mountain guides.

Any effort at zero temperatures, the choice of equipment must be considered and adapted. Consider wearing several layers of clothing and avoid drinking alcohol.

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