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First Aid for Treating Frostbite

What is Frostbite? Frostbite is a condition where prolonged exposure to the cold causes skin and other bodily tissues to freeze and die. Frostbite commonly affects the nose, fingers and fingertips, toes, earlobes, chin, and cheeks as they are often less protected from and less resistant to the cold. This article will help teach you …

In the snow with exposed hands
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First Aid for Hypothermia

What Is Hypothermia? Hypothermia is caused by prolonged exposure to cold temperatures, causing internal body temperature to drop below 95 degrees Fahrenheit or 45 degrees Celsius. Age, medication, and medical condition can severely limit a person’s ability to gauge the cold and as such, can make developing hypothermia easier. Administering first aid for someone with …