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How to avoid skin lesions during the extreme time in the US.UU.this week

Jade Bremnerviernes 28 enero 2022 17:18Read in English

As the Arctic's icy air takes over EE east.UU.During a "cyclonic bomb" in the next few days, which will bring powerful winds, snow and ice, residents will run a greater risk of freezing.

This is what you have to know about the skin lesions caused by extremely low temperatures and how to avoid them:

What is freezing?

Freezing occurs when skin and tissues freeze.It usually affects the most exposed parts of the body, such as the fingers of the hands and feet, in addition to the nose, ears and face.It begins with numbness due to cold and is usually accompanied by a red in the pale skin, followed by blisters and swelling.It can permanently damage the limbs, since their blood flow is restricted to send it to the vital organs.The body parts with less blood will cool and the humidity of the tissues can be frozen in the form of ice crystals.

When it occurs?

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The coldness of the wind around -27 ° Celsius (-17 ° Fahrenheit) or more can make freezing quickly, in less than 30 minutes.However, it can occur at -0.55 ° Celsius (31 ° Fahrenheit) for longer periods.Freezing cannot occur above the freezing temperature degrees (0 ° Celsius/32 ° Fahrenheit), but hypothermia can occur, which occurs when the body temperature drops below 35 ° Celsius (95 ° Fahrenheit).

How serious is it?

Freezing can occur in several phases, from slight to very serious.Mild symptoms are numbness, skin redness, mild pain and punches.In the most serious superficial freezing, blisters appear and the skin can even be hot.

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Serious freezing affect all layers of the skin and the fabric underneath.In severe cases, those affected by freezing may not even know that they have it, since they will stop feeling pain and feeling the cold temperature in the affected areas.

Those who have lighter skin can notice a bluish gray color.Blood no limbs can die and it may be necessary to operate to eliminate dead tissue.It may be necessary to amputate the limbs if freezing is serious.

How can I avoid it?

Stay protected and warm.If you have to face the inclement weather, be sure to go warm with many layers (including those of the most vulnerable areas, such as balaclavas, thick gloves, hot waterproof boots, etc..) And do not pass prolonged periods in the cold.If you get caught in the cold, keep moving to generate heat.

Older adults and babies run more risk of freezing, as are homeless people, hikers and hunters.

What should I do if I suffer a freezing?

Find medical help immediately.Try not to touch, massage or chop your freezing, as it will remove the skin and could cause permanent damage.Do not walk on the feet affected by freezing.

Until the help comes, try to find a warm, not hot place (without fire).Once there, remove all wet clothes and put on coat clothes or blankets.Do not place anything hot on freezing, you need to warm slowly.Hot water can help (water bath at 37 ° Celsius at 39 ° Celsius [8.6 ° Fahrenheit at 102.2 ° Fahrenheit]).The warming process can be painful;Medical professionals are likely to prescribe powerful analgesics.

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