How to treat frostbite

How to treat frostbite

Fraud occurs not only in severe frost. If some area of \u200b\u200bthe skin has been in the cold for a long time, which can occur in raw and windy weather, circulatory violation occurs. The first blow falls on the skin, then deepening structures are affected. There are many ways to treat frostbite.

1
Hot drinking. With severe frostbite, it is not recommended to rub the skin, since heating should occur from the inside. Move the victim to room at room temperature and put in warm and dry clothes. Drive it with milk or tea with lemon. Herbal decoctions with raspberries and honey are also suitable. Do not give alcoholic beverages or coffee. Otherwise, there will be a sharp expansion of the vessels and they burst. The heating process can be painful, therefore, if necessary, give painkillers.

2
Warm bath. Fill a bath or pelvis with warm water. Adjust the water temperature so that it is slightly warm. The heating process should occur gradually. As heated, increase the temperature smoothly. Otherwise, the victim will burn the skin and blisters will arise. In no case do not use heating devices for heating, the temperature of which cannot be adjusted. Continue warming until the skin becomes soft and sensitive.

3
Compresses. When the victim warms up a bit, attach a compress from the infusion of chamomile to the affected areas of the skin. To do this, take 1 tbsp. Dry flowers of chamomile, pour them with a glass of boiling water, let it brew for 30 minutes and strain. Dip the gauze in the resulting infusion and put it on frostbitten areas. Put a thick layer of cotton wool on top and cover all this with plastic bags. If there was no chamomile at hand, fresh juice from plantain, cabbage or raw potato is also suitable for the compress.

4
Boric acid. Instead of a compress, you can use boric acid. Take 1 tsp. Boric acid and dilute it in a glass of hot water. Dip in the composition of gauze and attach it to the frostbite area for 30 minutes. After that, apply 10-15% ointment with propolis or camphor oil. A moisturizer is also suitable.

5
Fat. Goose fat or pork fat will also help restore affected areas of the skin. Apply a thin layer of fat to the affected area and leave for 15 minutes. With severe skin lesions, apply fat for 15 minutes every day.

6
Dry sterile bandage. After the procedures done, the frostbitten areas carefully wrap with sterile wool and bandage. During winding, do not press the bandage too much so as not to aggravate skin damage. If the fingers are damaged, each of them wrap it separately. To avoid contacting each other, use cotton balls or other gaskets.

As the victim warms up, a burning sensation and tingling should feel. The frostbitten part should acquire a red or pink color, and the sensitivity will recover. If this does not happen or the skin of the swelling and swollen, urgently consult a doctor. With other signs of further damage, also consult a doctor.

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