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As the frigid temperatures of winter take hold peoplewho spend time outside put themselves at riskfor frostbite In the most severe cases victims are

permanently damaged and can lose their fingers toes or otherextremities Fortunately itrsquos relatively easy to prevent frostbite Wecan help you learn how to recognize and treat it

PREVENTION The first step to heading off frostbite is the mostobvious Stay inside during extremely cold weather If you do haveto venture into the cold make sure to dress appropriately Wearat least two layers of socks to protect your feet and a thin pair ofgloves under thicker gloves to keep your hands and fingers warmEarmuffs an ear band and a hat will protect your ears

Dr James Cole assistant director of trauma services at GoodSamaritan Hospital in Downers Grove Ill said certain people areat risk for frostbite Diabetics people with vascular diseases andsmokers should be especially cautious when temperatures dip

ldquoPrevention is rather easy when it comes to frostbiterdquo Cole saidldquoAll of us should know enough to get inside when it gets too coldor when we start to feel numbness in our extremitiesrdquo

RECOGNIZE IT Frostbite occurs when the skin and tissueunderneath it freeze In less-severe cases skinmdashtypically yournose cheeks or earsmdashwill turn white and feel numb

As the person heads inside and the skin starts warming back upthe frostbitten area can become red and painful

With more severe cases of frostbite the skin turns very white andfeels extremely numb Such cases can cause blisters and permanentdamage to tendons bone and muscles

TREATMENT If you suspect that you have frostbite donrsquotpanic Cole says most people donrsquot need to see a doctor becausethey can easily treat themselves First immediately remove wetclothing gloves and socks Remove any constrictive clothing suchas wristbands shirts with sleeves that are tight at the wrists or tightsocks This will improve the circulation of blood to your frostbittenextremities

Get off your feet and begin warming your skin Place your handsunder your armpits and put affected extremities in water thatrsquosnot too hotmdashabout 100 degrees Cole recommends trying thesemeasures for about 20 minutes or until your skin begins to regainits natural color Donrsquot use dry heat such as from a fireplace orhairdryer to warm your skin Donrsquot rub or massage the frozen areaeither that can cause tissue damage

If these methods donrsquot work then patients should seek outsidemedical attention

Additional sources Farmerrsquos Almanac ScienceDailycom

FEND OFF FROSTBITEuse COMMOn sense tO Prevent iCy ailMent

By Dan raFter | MOre COntent n OW






RashesHome care Poison ivy oak and sumac are the most commoncauses of skin rash occurring for those who spend timeoutdoors according to Medline Plus Affected areas are severelyitchy streaky and sometimes include red bumps and blisters If

exposed skin should be washed with soap and water within 30minutes to limit skin absorption with close attention paid to thearea under fingernails Control symptoms by applying calminglotions such as hydrocortisone or calamine to affected areasOatmeal bath products from drugstores or over-the-counterantihistamines can be helpful for stubborn cases

When to go to the doctor If someone has a severe reactionsuch as difficulty breathing call 911 See a doctor if itchingcannot be controlled or if the rash involves the face lips eyesor genitals

NosebleedsHome care Home care is usually successful in stopping anosebleed according to Medline Plus a service of the USNational Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of

Health While pinching the nose closed with fingers just beforethe bony ridge have the person tilt their head forward slightlyKeep nostrils pinched for at least 10 minutes to stop bleedingAn ice pack applied over the bridge of the nose may also behelpful

When to go to the doctor Seek medical attention whenbleeding wonrsquot stop after 20 minutes is the result of a fallor blow to the head or if the nose may be broken Frequentnosebleeds should be discussed with your doctor as they canbe an indicator of underlying concerns

PoisoningSymptoms of poisoning may include burns or redness aroundthe mouth breath that smells like chemicals burns stains andodors on the person their clothing and surrounding areas aswell as vomiting difficulty breathing sleepiness and confusion

according to the Mayo Clinic website These obvious effectsof poisoning warrant an immediate call to 911 If you suspectpoisoning and the person seems stable and is without life-threatening symptoms call the National Poison Control Centerright away at (800) 222-1222 Gather all available informationyou have for the Poison Control Center which will give youspecific advice depending on the substance and quantity ofingestion

Cuts and abrasionsHome care For bleeding that doesnrsquot stop quickly on its ownexpert advice on MayoClinccom suggests applying pressurewith a clean cloth or bandage for 20 to 30 minutes Clean thewound with cold water rinsing removing any stubborn debriswith tweezers When clean apply antibiotic ointment and coverwith a bandage

When to go to the doctor For cuts deeper than frac14 inch gap-ing wounds with fat or muscle protruding or those still activelybleeding after pressure has been applied the Mayo Clinic ad-vises that stitches will likely be required Contact your doctor todetermine whether the doctor can provide this service Ensurethat wounds are closed within a few hours to reduce infectionrisk

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In case of anemergencyHOW TO MAKE SURE YOUR FAMILYrsquoS PREPARED

FOR ALL EVENTUALITIES BY MOLLY LOGAN ANDERSON

Life is full of emergencies both big and small With a little knowledgeand a few supplies your family will have the plan and tools necessary to battle themost common ailments From stubbed toes to bug bites wersquove got you coveredWhatrsquos more wersquoll let you in on what to do at home and when to know itrsquos time to

seek professional helpIn an emergency Make sure that yoursquore prepared for lifersquos biggest emergenciesfirst because in the heat of the moment itrsquos easy to become disoriented Keep a listof emergency numbers close to all of the phones in your home Print the emergencycontact sheet from wwwkidshealthorg or create your own KidsHealth suggestsincluding the numbers for emergency medical services (911 in most areas but checkyour communityrsquos phone book) poison control the hospital emergency room policeand fire departments doctors family and neighbors




Bug bites and stingsHome care According to the Mayo Clinic website most insectbites and stings result in minor reactions like stinging swellingfever sore joints or swollen glands These reactions can betreated by removing the stinger and applying an ice pack to

reduce swelling Consider applying hydrocortisone calaminelotion or baking soda paste (3 teaspoons baking soda to 1teaspoon water) and taking an antihistamine such as Benadrylto ward off further reactions

When to go to the doctor Signs of a severe allergic reaction to abite or sting may involve difficulty breathing swelling of the lipsor throat dizziness confusion abdominal cramping or vomiting911 should be called at the first sign of any of these symptomsWhile waiting for medical help gather a list of medications theaffected person is taking help them to take an antihistamineif available loosen clothing and have them lie still with feetelevated above the head

Burns

Home care First-degree burns involve the outer layer of skin

only which will appear red and swollen with some discomfortaccording to the Mayo Clinic Second-degree burns involve thesecond layer of skin and will appear blotchy develop blistersand include severe pain Third-degree burns can involve fatmuscle and bone and require emergency attention For first-degree burns and second-degree burns smaller than three-inches in diameter begin cooling the burn under cool not coldwater for 10 to 15 minutes Loosely cover the area with sterilegauze not cotton If pain continues an over-the-counter pain

medication may be used Remember to avoid ice and ointmentsand breaking any blisters that form

When to go to the doctor When a burn appears to be third-degree or second-degree that involves a large area or is onthe face groin hands or feet or is covering a major joint seekimmediate medical attention

First-aid kitNo one knows better than the American Red Cross when it comesto preparing for an emergency For ultimate readiness followtheir recommendations for keeping a kit at home as well as inyour vehicle Once a year remember to check each kit for itemsthat may have expired Here is a list of ldquomust havesrdquo for a familyof four

bull 2 absorbent compress dressings9830805rdquo x 9rdquo983081

bull 25 assorted adhesive bandages

bull 1 adhesive cloth tape 98308010 ydsx 1rdquo)

bull 5 antibiotic ointment packets(approximately 1 gram)

bull 5 antiseptic wipe packets

bull 2 packets of aspirin (81 mg each)

bull 1 space blanket

bull 1 breathing barrier(with one-way valve)

bull 1 instant cold compress

bull 2 pair of non-latex gloves

bull 2 packets of hydrocortisone

bull Scissors

bull 1 roller bandage (3rdquo wide)


bull 5 sterile gauze pads 9830803rdquo x 3rdquo983081


bull Oral thermometer(non-mercurynonglass)

bull 2 triangular bandages

bull Tweezers

bull First-aid instruction booklet










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