How to Treat Frostnip
Things You'll Need
- Wilderness First Aid Classes
- Water Thermometers
- First Aid Kits
- Camp-stove Fuels
- Camping Cookwares
- Camping Stoves
Instructions
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Get out of the cold as quickly as possible.
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Heat some water with your camp stove, if you are camping, to between 104 and 108 degrees F and take the pot with water off the stove.
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Strip the affected body part of all clothing and covering.
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Place the affected body part in the warm water until it is fully rewarmed - that is, all discoloration is gone, and the tissue is soft and pliable.
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See a doctor right away if you can. If you can't, just take extra care to avoid letting the area refreeze.
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