How to treat frostbite

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Frostbite is a common phenomenon, especially in winter when the skin will be hard, pain or white and other feelings, I have also had, so I know how to treat frostbite, the following is to introduce with you.

How to treat frostbite

Method 1: after frostbite appears, it is necessary to quickly restore the temperature, and at the same time, it is necessary to restore the blood circulation to prevent further frostbite aggravation. The temperature can be restored by water bath. Generally, the water temperature is between 37 ℃ and 43 ℃.

Method 2. Except for contraindications, analgesics should be taken during rapid thawing to relieve pain. When the skin is ruddy and smooth, it means it's completely thawed. It is forbidden to wipe the frozen limbs with ice, dry heat or slow rewarming, which can further damage the tissue; any friction on the injured part is forbidden.

Third, supportive therapy should be given, such as bed rest, high protein / high calorie diet, wound protection and avoidance of trauma. In patients with hypothermia accompanied by frostbite, the most important thing is to complete fluid resuscitation and restore core body temperature before limb rewarming, so as to prevent sudden hypotension and shock. Anticoagulants are recommended to prevent thrombosis and gangrene. Pentoxifylline, ibuprofen and aspirin may be effective. Antibiotics were used to prevent infection and tetanus antitoxin was injected in time.

matters needing attention

The harmfulness of frostbite is particularly serious. We should deal with frostbite in time, especially in peacetime. We can prevent frostbite by massage, kneading or exercise.