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the affect area. Never rub or massage the frostbitten area as this
will cause more damage. Severe frostbite requires a physician's
care. Avoid frostbite by dressing properly and limiting exposure
in very cold weather.
Hypothermia happens when the body loses heat faster than it
can generate it. This can happen even in relatively warm weather.
Symptoms start with uncontrolled shivering, loss of motor skills,
sleepiness, and slurred speech. Treat victims by warming them.
The best way to prevent hypothermia is to stay dry and avoid
consumption of alcohol.
Snow blindness results from light overload. Symptoms are severe
headache, dizziness, sensitivity to light, and seeing stars. Treat
victims by getting them into a totally dark area, if possible. If not, an
indoor, low light situation will help. Avoid snow blindness by using
high quality sunglasses that absorb at least 90% of the harmful UV
rays of the sun.
Frostbite, hypothermia, and snow blindness and how to treat
these medical emergencies are covered in more detail in the NYS
Snowmobile Safety Education Course.
Snowmobilers can be better prepared to deal with a medical
emergency if they have had Red Cross training in first aid and
cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Contact the local Red Cross
chapter for more information.
Above all else, in an
emergency, clear
thinking is absolutely
necessary. Stay calm.
Stay together. Plan
a course of action.
Conserve resources
and use them wisely.
If you can get to help,
get it as quickly as
possible.
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