In the Zhytomyr region is observed complication of weather conditions: how to avoid hypothermia
January 8-9, in the Zhytomyr region there will be a complication of weather conditions – heavy snow and blizzards, snow drifts, and the roads in some places sleet. According to the Zhytomyr regional center of Hydrometeorology in the region will remain cold, frosty weather: January 8, the temperature will be 17-22 degrees at night and 10-15 day; 9 January – at night, 14-19 degrees during the day – 7-12. To avoid hypothermia and frostbite, you should follow these rules: * do not drink alcohol – alcohol contributes to the high loss of heat at the same time causes the illusion of heat; * do not smoke on a frost – Smoking reduces peripheral blood circulation and makes the course more vulnerable to the effects of cold; * wear loose clothing – it promotes normal blood circulation. Dress so that between the layers was the layer of air that retains heat. Tight shoes, no insoles can create the prerequisites of frostbite; * do not go out in the cold without gloves and scarf; * in windy conditions exposed areas of the body apply a special cream; * do not carry on a frost metal (including gold and silver) ornaments. * before going cold, it is desirable to eat – you need more energy. Note that in children thermoregulation has not been established, and the elderly in some diseases violated. These categories are most susceptible to frostbite and hypothermia, so consider this when planning trips in the winter. Remember that the child's stay in the cold should not exceed 15-20 minutes, then warm it in a warm room. And the main condition for the prevention of hypothermia – healthy lifestyle, avoiding harmful habits and a constant hardening of the body. Reference Signs of hypothermia are shivering, trembling, pale and then bluish discoloration of the skin, lips, pain in the fingers and toes. This was reported in the Zhytomyr regional state administrationÏåðåâåäåíî ñåðâèñîì "ßíäåêñ.Ïåðåâîä÷èê": translate.yandex.ru.
Source: http://uzinform.com.ua/
