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Frostbite First Aid: Essential Steps to Help Affected Areas

Learn basic first aid techniques for frostbite affected body parts. Cover, warm, and protect the casualty to prevent further injury. Properly handle hands, feet, and face frostbite situations.

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Frostbite First Aid: Essential Steps to Help Affected Areas

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  1. Basic First Aid For Frostbite Affected part face First aid A. Cover casualty’s affected area with his bare hands until sensation, and color returns. B. Keep the casualty warm; cover him to avoid further injury.

  2. Basic First Aid For Frostbite (Con’t) Affected part first aid Hands a. Open the casualty’s field jacket and shirt. B. Place the affected hand(s) Under the casualty’s armpit(s). C. Close the field jacket to prevent additional exposure. D. Keep casualty warm; cover him to avoid further injury.

  3. Basic First Aid For Frostbite (Con’t) Affected part Feet First aid A. Remove the casualty’s Boots and socks. B. Place the affected foot under the clothing and against the body of another soldier. C. Keep casualty warm; cover him to avoid Further injury.

  4. Change your socks.

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