How to prevent cold injuries and its first aid treatment
- Dress in warm clothes. Wear several layers of loose, warm clothes rather than a single thick garment.
- Cover vulnerable parts well.
- Apply protective cream to the prior to exposure.
- Plan activates carefully to minimize exposure.
- Avoid vigorous washing of the face and shaving until after the day’s work is done rather than early in the morning.
- Use mittens rather than gloves for hand protection.
- Do not use excessive heat to thaw frozen tissues.
