In the Lvov area the man was hospitalized with frostbite
25 January at 17:07 emergency "101" received a message from duty: the Central hospital in the surgical Department entered a man born in 1962, diagnosed – frostbite of the third degree 2 fingers of the left foot. The victim's condition is stable. Main Department SSES of Ukraine in Lviv region asks citizens to wrap up warm and be careful during prolonged exposure to the cold. There are several simple rules which will help avoid hypothermia and frostbite when the weather is bad: do not eat alcoholic beverages – alcoholic JV’intoxication contributes to high heat loss, and at the same time creates the illusion of heat. Stick to these tips: * Wear loose clothing-it promotes normal blood circulation. Dress so that between the layers was a layer of air that retains heat. It is desirable that outerwear was waterproof. * Tight shoes, no insoles, dirty socks can create the preconditions frostbite. In shoes, you should put warm insoles, and instead of cotton socks to wear wool-they absorb moisture and leave feet dry. * Do not go out in the cold without gloves and scarf. In windy conditions on exposed body apply a special cream. * If you spend all day on the street, come every half an hour in a warm room. * When going outside if possible, bring a thermos of tea, coffee or Tupou. * Do not carry on a frost metal (including gold and silver) jewelry. * Don't let obmorozhenija place to re-freeze, it can lead to greater damage. * Before the frost it is advisable to eat – you need extra energy.Ïåðåâåäåíî ñåðâèñîì "ßíäåêñ.Ïåðåâîä÷èê": translate.yandex.ru.
Source: http://uzinform.com.ua/
