How to Treat Frostbite Until You Can Get Medical Help

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Frostbite & Hypothermia: First Aid

While climbing a frozen mountain, a man got stranded in extreme cold — and by the time rescuers found him, he had suffered severe frostbite. Doctors had no choice but to amputate all four fingers on one hand. Frostbite happens when skin and tissues freeze, cutting off blood flow and oxygen. At first, the skin may look pale or red, but as the freezing deepens, it turns blue or black, signaling tissue death. Here’s what you should never do: 🔥 Don’t use direct heat — like fire, heating pads, or ho

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