What is the first course of action when treating hypothermia or frostbite?

Answer 1

1. Move the person into shelter. Remove the wet clothing, and get him/her some warm clothes. Wrap the person in blankets, jackets, or anything handy that can be used to heat him/her.

2. If fully conscious and able to swallow, have him/her drink warm liquids. (soup, fruit juices or water)

3.Put towels or T-shirts around water bottles filled with warm water, then position the bottles in the armpit and groin areas.

4.Watch the person closely for any change in his/her condition. Call for help.

Answer 2

That's a really vague question. If they have hypothermia, you should get a read on their core temperature to have an idea how bad it is. Typically, this would be measured by oral, rectal, axillary, or tympanic thermometer.

However, the symptoms of hypothermia are typically obvious enough that a temperature reading is not as important as immediate and appropriate treatment. Be sure to warm the core sufficiently before warming extremities, as the body's natural defense mechanism is to close off the blood supply to extremities as core temperature is threatened. If limbs are warmed too soon, the shunts may open and allow blood that is several degrees cooler than core temperature to rush back in, potentially shocking the heart. In extreme cases, this can lead to cardiac arrhythmia and even arrest.

Frostbite also requires no direct measurement to detect symptoms. Discolored patches of skin, tingling and numbness are signs of early stage frostbite, while later stages may have shiny patches (fully frozen tissue) and even feel solid. Careful treatment is important. Seek medical attention.

Answer 3

Move the victim indoors. Slowly warm up their body.

Answer 4

move to warm location