COLD WEATHER INJURY PREVENTION

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COLD WEATHER INJURYPREVENTION
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Contributing Factors

• Weather
• Type of Operations
• Clothing
• Physical Make-up
• Psychological Factors

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Signs and Symptoms

• Previous CW Injury
• Superficial
• Discolorization of skin
• Swelling of affected area

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Treatment

• Re-warm with body heat
• Do not massage
• Do not expose to fire or stove
• Do not rub with snow
• Do not soak in cold water
• Avoid walking on injured feet
• Seek Medical aid

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Types of Injuries

• Chilblain
• Imersion syndrome
• Frostbite
• Snowblindness
• Dehydration
• Hypothemia