Cryogenic Engineering & Cryomagnet Technology Section
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First Aid Treatment of Cold Burns
Flush the affected areas of skin with large quantities of tap water. Do not apply any form of direct heat e.g. Hot Water, Room Heaters etc.
If medical attention is not immediately available, arrange for the casualty to be transported to hospital without delay.
While waiting for transport:
- Loosen any restrictive clothing.
- Continue to flush the affected areas of skin with large quantities of tap water
- Protect frozen parts with bulky, dry, sterile dressings. Do not apply it too tightly so as to cause restriction of blood circulation.
- Keep the patient warm and at rest.
- Ensure Ambulance crew or hospital is advised of details of accident and first aid treatment already administered.
- Smoking & Alcoholic beverages should be avoided as they reduce the blood supply to the affected parts.
Liberally flood affected area with tap water.
DO NOT RUB or MASSAGE the affected parts.Rubbing will result additional tissue damage.
NEVER USE DRY HEAT and Temperatures in excess of 46oC will superimpose a burn upon the frozen tissue.
Frozen tissues are painless and appear waxy. They become painful, swollen and pone to infections when thawed.
Anoxia
- If someone becomes dizzy or loses consciousness while you are there move them and yourself to a well-ventilated area immediately;
- If breathing stops apply artificial respiration;
- Keep casualty warm and at rest;
- If deemed necessary call for an ambulance
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