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Preparing for future:
recognition of cold-related
illness, injury
Editor 's Note: Thefiollowing information was provided bhy 1D)CiL Risk Managenent.
Frostbie
Not only can wind chill cause a rapid body heat loss, it also can cause frostbite, the
freezing of body tissues. Frostbite can occur in 15 minutes or less at wind chill values
of 18 below zero or lower. Offenders can be at an increased risk to frostbite because of
factors such as exhaustion, hunger and dehydration, which further lower the body's
defenses against cold.
Watch for the following symptoms of frostbite:
- cold, white and hard skin;
* pain;
- itching;
loss of feeling in the affected area;
- spots or blotches on skin;
- swelling and blistering;
* skin becomes red and blotchy when warmed and
- tissue loss, depending on the severity of the frostbite
Hypothermia
Hypothermia is a condition occurring when the body loses heat faster than the body
can produce it. With the onset of this condition, blood vessels in the skin constrict
(i.e., tighten) in an attempt to conserve vital internal body heat, thus affecting the
hands and feet first. Hypothermia, the severe or prolonged loss of body heat, begins
when a person's body temperature falls below 95 degrees. Because the temperature
drop may be gradual, and an early symptom of hypothermia is mental confusion, the
victim may not know a problem exists. If one's body continues to lose heat, involuntary
shivers begin. This reaction is the body's way to produce more heat and is usually the
first real warning sign of hypothermia. Further heat loss produces speech difficulty,
forgetfulness, loss of manual dexterity, collapse and finally death.
Some offenders can be at an increased risk to hypothermia if they have predisposing
health conditions or take certain medications. Some of these conditions include
cardiovascular disease, diabetes, hypertension, poor physical condition, poor diet,
and/or advanced age.
Watch for the following hypothermia symptoms:
- confusion;
* drowsiness;
- slurred speech;
- a drop in blood pressure;
- shallow breathing; and
- a pinkish tint to the skin.
Report all incidents of cold-related illness to a staff member
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