In Zhytomyr region the sharp cold snap can lead to hypothermia and frostbite
during sharp cold snaps, frosts and severe weather conditions increase the risk of hypothermia and frostbite. Hypothermia is the General condition of man, when the whole surface of the body affected by the cold, and the body temperature falls below 35 ?C. First aid for hypothermia Move victim into a warm room. Wet clothes must be immediately taken off and put dry and warm. The victim should not move. If the person is unconscious, you need to constantly monitor the breathing and pulse, and if it cannot be felt, immediately call the ambulance or seek medical advice, especially when it comes to young children. If the victim is conscious, have him drink warm tea, or milk, but it is strictly forbidden alcohol and coffee! Prevention of hypothermia and frostbite There are simple rules, which will help avoid hypothermia and frostbite in conditions of low temperatures: * do not drink alcoholic beverages; * do not smoke on a frost; * wear loose-fitting clothing; * do not go out in the cold without gloves and scarf; * in windy conditions exposed areas of the body apply protective cream; * do not carry on a frost metal (including gold and silver) jewelry; * if during your stay in the open air you feel the beginning of hypothermia, immediately go to a warm place – a shop, caf?, entrance to warm up; * hide from the wind; * do not go out on open ice; * try to move more; * before a frost it is desirable to eat – you need extra energy; * do not allow children long to ride on the roundabouts and the swings, climb the metal ladder structures on the Playground,be sure to protect your hands with gloves. Remember that the child's stay in the cold should not exceed 15-20 minutes, then warm it in a warm room. This was reported in the Zhytomyr regional state administrationÏåðåâåäåíî ñåðâèñîì "ßíäåêñ.Ïåðåâîä÷èê": translate.yandex.ru.
Source: http://uzinform.com.ua/
