In Chernivtsi oblast in the result of frostbite, the man was hospitalized at medical facility
19 January in the surgical Department Storozhynets Central hospital hospitalized man born in 1959 with a diagnosis of frostbite of both feet of II-III degree. The victim's condition is of medium gravity. Management DSNS Ukraine in Chernivtsi region reminds the citizens: to prevent accidents with people due to hypothermia and frostbite in Chernivtsi region organized the work of the stationary points of heating, where everyone can warm up and get hot meals. There are simple safety rules, compliance with which will allow you to avoid frostbite and hypothermia. Dress so that between the layers was a layer of air that retains heat. Garments it is advisable to wear waterproof. Do not drink alcoholic beverages – alcoholic JV’intoxication contributes to high loss of heat at the same time causes the illusion of heat. Returning home after a long walk in the cold, be sure’be sure to make sure there is no frostbite of the extremities, ears and nose. If necessary in a timely manner begin treatment for frostbite. If during your stay in the open air you feel the beginning of hypothermia, immediately go into a warm room – shop, cafe, under the’ride – for warming and inspection of places of potential frostbite. If you have a broken machine at a considerable distance from the settlement or in an unfamiliar area, it is better to stay there and call for help by phone or to wait for another car. Steps in providing first aid vary depending on the degree of frostbite, the condition of General cooling of the human body, its age and existing diseases. When providing first aid it is necessary to terminate the refrigeration to warm the extremities to restore circulation in damaged tissues of a cold to prevent development of infectious complications. In the first instance should be directed the victim to the nearest warm room, take off his shoes, outerwear, socks and gloves. Simultaneously with the events, you need to call the ambulance to conduct qualified measures to rescue the victim. At the General cooling of the human body mild is quite effective treatment is rewarming of the victim in a warm bath with an initial water temperature of 24° C, the water temperature gradually increased to normal temperature of the human body. In the case of a casualty moderate or severe cooling problems with breathing and blood circulation, you need to quickly get to a medical facility. Pam’remember that the implementation of these safety rules will help keep your health’I. The press service UDSNS Ukraine in Chernivtsi regionÏåðåâåäåíî ñåðâèñîì "ßíäåêñ.Ïåðåâîä÷èê": translate.yandex.ru.
Source: http://uzinform.com.ua/
