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1
Q

layers of clothing for cold wear

A

first layer - evaporation
middle - insulation
outside - wind/water resistant

2
Q

recommendations for cold px and games

A

rectal thermometer, drinks, heat packs, blankets, chicken stock,

3
Q

hypothermia

A

below 95

mild: 95-98
mod: 90-94
severe: below 90

4
Q

mild hypothermia

A

remove wet clothing, apply heat to armpit, chest wall and groin, give fluids, avoid friction,

5
Q

mod-sev hypothermia

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they will stop shivering (about 95), very cold skin, same as mild, be sure to cover the head, rewarm as you transport to the hospital

6
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superficial frostbite

A

preventative measures, bring them into room temperature, huddle together, don’t apply friction,

7
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deep frostbite

A

warm bath immersion for 30 min, don’t use dry heat, 98-104 degree water

8
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Chillblains

A

cold and wet conditions, occurs with or without freezing of the tissue.

management: remove clothing, elevate, cover with warm loose dry clothing or blankets

9
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Trench foot

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prolonged exposure to wet and cold (12 hrs to 4 days)
wearing wet socks or footwear, can see in soccer players

encourage dry footwear, to clean feet and dry them then soak area with hot wax or warm water

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