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jtoÂątljltz, and (JkiiuLaim, 1 bey are a real danger to tho.se of us who work out ol doors m winter tune.
Frostbite is not so common in these days of
to use parts involved, change in color, especially
mitigated winters, steam heated houses and tra
a suggestion of mottling. The area may become
vel in heated automobiles. However, among those who engage in outdoor work in winter, the danger of Frostbite is real.
white-gray.
Most people know one thing about frostbite and that one thing is wrong. Ask most anyone what
and length of exposure to cold and on the treat ment given. A mild frostbite properly treated
various shades of red and purple and later a The results of frostbite depend on the severity
he would do if a companion were frostbitten, and
may never be heard of again ; but if it is severe,
he will immediately say "Rub the parts affected
the condition called chilblain may result. For years following frosthite the victim may feel a
with snow." According to Dr. S. F. Harting this is barbarous procedure and unheard of in the Arctic region. However, the fallacy is still taught in some first aid courses but cold snow is gritty and will scratch and in jure, if not infect, the frostbitten
sensation of tingling "pins and needles" and pain in the area that has been involved every time he enters a warm room in the winter. The treatment of frostbite con
sists of gradually warming the part, avoiding too rapid warming
skin.
Frostbite is due to the action of
and
cold on the tissues of the body. Its
violent
friction.
The
best
source of warmth is that of your own body or that of a companion's. Fingers may lie placed under arm pits and ears and nose may be warmed by applying the hand to
effect is to block the circulation in
a certain area. The part involved loses its blood supply and eventu
ally becomes blanched or white, liars, nose. face, hands and espec
the affected part. In this way the
ially the feet are most affected. When the temperature gets below
circulation is reestablished.
eight degrees Fahrenheit, frost
wrapped in cotton wool.
bite becomes common.
There are many predisposing causes to frost bite. Foremost among these are fatigue and ex haustion and hunger. Malnutrition makes peo
ple more susceptible to frostbite. Other pre disposing causes are grease, moisture and high
winds.
It's a fallacy to think that grease Spread
over the body will serve as a protection against cold. Clothing is warm only when air layers exist between the fibers or layers of clothing. One reason why wool is so warm is that the meshes of the wool lorm air cells.
In addition.
the air layers between the various layers of clothing act in the same way to insulate the body. A so-called windbreaker or leather jacket over woolen clothing is excellent protection. The onset of frostbite is often
insidious.
lowing watched
signs
After
this the frostbitten area may be
The
should
for: decrease
fol
be
If the
skin is broken, a sterile dressing should be applied, as frostbitten areas are highly susceptible to infection. Many people when thinking of frostbites have in mind the frozen winters of Siberia or the ex
periences of Arctic explorers. We should not forget, however, that in our own country during work or play, frostbite is a possibility to us all.
A group of traveling men were swapping lies about their radios in a Smith Center drug store. An old man had been listening silently. "Got a radio, old man?" one of the drummers asked.
"Yeah," the old fellow replied. "I got one. It's pretty good, too." "Does it have good selectivity?" the drummer asked, with a wink at his companion. "Well. I was listenin' to a quartet the other night, an' I didn't like the tenor, so I just tuned him out and listened to the three of 'em," the native answered.
in
circulation, loss of heat, loss of sensation, inability
The leader of the orchestra is always the man who has played second fiddle.