Frost Bites
When nose, ears, hands or feet are exposed to intense cold they often become frost-bitten, turning purple at first. If frozen thoroughly, they turn waxy white; then no pain is felt, because the nerves are frozen.
Treatment:
1. Keep patient in cold room.
2. Do not warm frozen parts quickly. Instead, rub with snow or bathe with ice water until a tingling pain is felt; then stop.
If frozen parts are warmed too quickly, “gangrene” may result, or perhaps the sudden heat may cause—