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Frostbite

Frostbite is damage caused to living tissue, due to extreme cold temperatures.

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Can you lose a finger if you have frostbite?

Usually the infected area gets its blood supply cut off and eventually turns black and falls off. (but don't quote me on that.)

What does frostbite look like?

It freezes the skin then freezes more and more and more until your fingers turn black. It also stops blood from passing thru your veins.

BASICLY: It feel like your hands are on fire then they go numb.

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

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.

Who was the French female doctor who first came up with the treatment for frostbite by massaging the feet for those who fought in the Battle of the Bulge?

This... sounds like an attempt to dodge homework, not to put too fine a point on it.

FYI, though, that is a terrible treatment option and will cause more tissue damage than warming the feet by other means.

The effects of frostbite are more severe if the injured area is?

thawed and then refrozen <------------------- NOVAnet bi+ch3z

What are the dangers of walking on frostbitten feet?

If the tissue is still frozen or damaged, you run the risk of causing additional damage. Microscopic ice crystals can form within the tissues. They are sharp, and moving around is like twisting a knife around in there, further rupturing cell membranes and other structures.

This is why massaging or rapidly rubbing affected areas is an extremely poor treatment option. It is supposed to speed circulation, but can ultimately do additional damage.

What should call you name a winter snow party?

I just thought of 2 off the top of my head...

Winter Wonderland

Snowflake Surprise

Hope I helped! <3

What is more painful frostbite or burns?

depending on how badly but all together frostbite is worst because you have to most likely amputate the infected area while a burn can be just a stove burn that will heal in a week.

pasta master

Who is on the cover of Frostbite by Richelle mead?

I believe it is Isaiah and Janine Na it is Dimitri look at the cover of spirit bound. And Janine has auburn hair. Red. And the last sacrifice has lissa on it. They finally released it.

Why cant horses get frostbite in the winter?

Horse's have a high tolerance to the cold, but are still vulnerable to frostbite. Horses evolved as temperate animals and actually are more comfortable in cold temperatures than in warm. One source states the horse's neutral zone - the temperature where the animal is most comfortable and is not expending any energy to keep himself cool or warm - is between 20 and 40 degrees Fahrenheit. That's why healthy horses, when left to their own devices, don't suffer the same discomforts as humans when exposed to chilling temperatures.

What does ice mean in latin?

The Latin term for ice is glacies, or gelu.

Why is it important to protect your fingers from frostbite?

It is important to protect the body and skin from frostbite as one could lose a finger if it is subjected to frostbite. The cold weather impacts on the circulation of the body.

Could i get frost bite on my upper thigh?

It would be unusual, but it is possible, especially if you leaned against a very cold surface.