Which steps describe treating cold injury?

Which steps describe treating cold injury?

• A. Remove Jewelry and Identify Animal Bite
• B. Get to Safe Environment; Active or Passive Rewarm; Need for Systemic Support?
• C. Evacuate to Hospital with Anti-Venom
• D. Use Mace Card

Answer: (D)

The key idea is to manage cold injury by securing the person and then warming them in a controlled way while checking for the need for further medical support. Start by moving the person to a safe, sheltered environment and removing wet clothing, then begin warming with dry insulation and, if possible, active warming. Use controlled warming—warm-water immersion at about 37–39°C is ideal for frostbite, or passive warming with blankets if water isn’t available—while avoiding rubbing or massaging frost-bitten areas. Rewarming should be done only if the person can be kept from refreezing; otherwise delay. As you rewarm, constantly assess for signs of systemic cooling and determine whether medical care or evacuation is needed for more advanced support. The other options don’t fit cold-injury care: anti-venom is for venomous bites, and a non-existent tool isn’t relevant to treatment.

The key idea is to manage cold injury by securing the person and then warming them in a controlled way while checking for the need for further medical support. Start by moving the person to a safe, sheltered environment and removing wet clothing, then begin warming with dry insulation and, if possible, active warming. Use controlled warming—warm-water immersion at about 37–39°C is ideal for frostbite, or passive warming with blankets if water isn’t available—while avoiding rubbing or massaging frost-bitten areas. Rewarming should be done only if the person can be kept from refreezing; otherwise delay. As you rewarm, constantly assess for signs of systemic cooling and determine whether medical care or evacuation is needed for more advanced support. The other options don’t fit cold-injury care: anti-venom is for venomous bites, and a non-existent tool isn’t relevant to treatment.