Cold injury
What does someone develop when a person's body is losing more heat than it's able to produce?
Hypothermia
When does frostbite occur?
Frostbite occurs when skin and tissue become cold enough to freeze.
When can cotton become dangerous?
When cotton is wet, it doesn't keep warm; This can make it dangerous to wear on trips where conditions are snowy, rainy, etc.
Name 1 piece of cold-weather clothing
Look at the book (pg 243)
(FOR THE YOUNGER SCOUTS) What are the awards you can claim after obtaining Eagle, for completion of merit badges?
Eagle Palms
What is a symptom of hypothermia?
Feeling cold and numb
Becoming tired and an increase in lack of judgment
Shivering uncontrollably
making poor decisions
loss of consciousness
Will a Frostbite victim usually notice anything off?
A frostbite victim will NOT usually notice anything wrong.
What is a unique advantage of wool?
Wool keeps warm even while damp.
Name 2 pieces of cold-weather clothing
Book again (243)
If you happen to feel extremely cold and then suddenly feel extreme warmth, what should you do?
You should seek shelter and help immediately; it's your body's final attempt to warm you up.
First steps in treating hypothermia?
Move the person into a shelter such as a building or tent.
What is the first step to treating frostbite?
Moving the victim to shelter and out of the cold.
What are the 3 general fibers used in outdoor clothing?
Wool, Cotton, Synthetics
Name 3 pieces of cold-weather clothing
For the 3rd time, the book (243)
What rank did Neil Armstrong have in Scouts?
Eagle
When attempting to treat hypothermia, should you apply towels with extremely hot water or warm them to room temperature?
Warm to room temperature water with towels.
Should warm water or Hot water be used in treating frostbite?
Warm water should always be used.
Why should I use cotton?
It has great comfort when compared to the others.
Name 4 pieces of cold-weather clothing
Do I have to say book again (243)
Who was the first president to become a scout?
JFK
If the person is conscious and able to swallow, what should you NOT give them?
Caffeinated drnks.
If the frostbite is moderate to severe, what should you help the person do?
Help the person into dry clothing.
What is a unique advantage of synthetic fabrics?
It combines the comfort of cotton while offering the warmth of wool.
Name 5 pieces of cold-weather clothing
gng, the book carries frfr (243)
What country can the Boy Scout Movement trace its roots to?
Great Britan