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I. There are several symptoms of frostbite. A. B. C. II. The key to treating frostbite is knowing what to do and what not to do. A. 1. 2. a. b. 3. B. 1. 2. 3. Another method of warming is to lightly cover the affected areas with warm towels. If you take the wrong steps in treating frostbite, you can cause permanent damage to the affected areas. As frostbite develops, the skin first changes to a grayish-yellow color. First, get the victim indoors as quickly as possible. When the affected areas become flushed, discontinue warming and have the victim gently exercise them to stimulate circulation. Second, do not rub or massage the affected areas. Once the victim is indoors, warm the affected areas until they become flushed. As frostbite intensifies, the affected areas feel extremely cold, turn numb, and may turn from a grayish-yellow to a bluish color. If you take the right steps in treating frostbite, you can usually prevent permanent damage to the affected areas. Third, do not break any blisters that may have formed. One method of warming is to immerse the affected areas in warm water. In severe cases, the frostbite victim may experience mental confusion and impaired judgment. First, do not apply hot water or strong heat.

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I. There are several symptoms of frostbite.

A. As frostbite develops, the skin first changes to a grayish-yellow color.

B. As frostbite intensifies, the affected areas feel extremely cold, turn numb, and may turn from a grayish-yellow to a bluish color.

C. In severe cases, the frostbite victim may experience mental confusion and impaired judgment.

II. The key to treating frostbite is knowing what to do and what not to do.

A. If you take the right steps in treating frostbite, you can usually prevent permanent damage to the affected areas.

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