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Frostbite & Hypothermia
In this episode of A Moment with Marley, we are talking about hypothermia and frostbite.
If you have stepped outside lately you will notice - it's cold outside! We all love the winter vibes—snowball fights, hot cocoa, and winter sports—but when it gets super cold, the risk of hypothermia and frostbite is real. So, let’s talk about what these are, and more importantly, how to prevent them.
Hypothermia happens when your body temperature drops below 95° Fahrenheit. Normally, our bodies like to keep that temperature around 98.6° Fahrenheit. But when you’re exposed to really cold temperatures for a long time, your body starts losing heat faster than it can produce it, and that can lead to hypothermia.
At first, you might start shivering. This is your body’s way of trying to warm itself up. But if you don’t get out of the cold soon, your body will start to show other symptoms. You might feel really tired, confused, or even slur your speech. In severe cases, hypothermia can lead to unconsciousness and, if untreated, can be fatal.
Now, onto frostbite. Frostbite happens when your skin and the tissues underneath freeze. Frostbite usually affects your fingers, toes, ears, or nose; these are places that are farthest from your heart and most vulnerable in extreme cold.
Frostbite starts with numbness, redness, or pale skin. You might feel a burning or stinging sensation, like pins and needles. If it gets worse, the skin can start to look hard or waxy. In the worst-case scenario, frostbite can cause permanent damage to your skin, muscles, and nerves.
So, how can we stay safe and avoid these freezing dangers? Let’s break it down with a few prevention tips:
If a person is experiencing hypothermia or frostbite:
Winter can be a lot of fun, but we want you to stay safe while enjoying winter weather. Keep those layers on, stay dry, and watch for the warning signs—whether it’s for you or someone else.
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By Meriden DOHIn this episode of A Moment with Marley, we are talking about hypothermia and frostbite.
If you have stepped outside lately you will notice - it's cold outside! We all love the winter vibes—snowball fights, hot cocoa, and winter sports—but when it gets super cold, the risk of hypothermia and frostbite is real. So, let’s talk about what these are, and more importantly, how to prevent them.
Hypothermia happens when your body temperature drops below 95° Fahrenheit. Normally, our bodies like to keep that temperature around 98.6° Fahrenheit. But when you’re exposed to really cold temperatures for a long time, your body starts losing heat faster than it can produce it, and that can lead to hypothermia.
At first, you might start shivering. This is your body’s way of trying to warm itself up. But if you don’t get out of the cold soon, your body will start to show other symptoms. You might feel really tired, confused, or even slur your speech. In severe cases, hypothermia can lead to unconsciousness and, if untreated, can be fatal.
Now, onto frostbite. Frostbite happens when your skin and the tissues underneath freeze. Frostbite usually affects your fingers, toes, ears, or nose; these are places that are farthest from your heart and most vulnerable in extreme cold.
Frostbite starts with numbness, redness, or pale skin. You might feel a burning or stinging sensation, like pins and needles. If it gets worse, the skin can start to look hard or waxy. In the worst-case scenario, frostbite can cause permanent damage to your skin, muscles, and nerves.
So, how can we stay safe and avoid these freezing dangers? Let’s break it down with a few prevention tips:
If a person is experiencing hypothermia or frostbite:
Winter can be a lot of fun, but we want you to stay safe while enjoying winter weather. Keep those layers on, stay dry, and watch for the warning signs—whether it’s for you or someone else.