Frostbite
What is Frostbite??
A serious injury in which the skin tissue is exposed to freezing temperatures.
What is Hypothermia??
A condition in which the body is losing more heat than it can produce.
Woo hoo! Snow! What is the best way to stay warm in the cold?
Oh no! Your shelter buddy is looking very cold and shivery. What do you do to help them?
Get them out of the cold! Replace their wet clothes with dry ones. Give them hot chocolate or hot apple cider.
You woke up to find one of your tarp lines broke! Chose a scout (not PL, APL, or troop guide) and demonstrate how to tie a guy line for a klondike tarp
Yay! you aren't going to get snow in your shelter anymore!
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of frostbite?
A) Unusually pale skin
B) Swelling
C) Skin feels numb and tingly
D) Skin feels warm to the touch
D! Frozen skin should NOT feel warm to the touch.
What is a common sign of early hypothermia?
Shivering!
Your shelter buddy is working really hard and sweating a lot. He is keeping all his snow clothes on. Is he doing the right thing?
No! Sweating will cause his clothes to get wet and therefore get cold, and that would make him very sad. Tell him to remove layers so he doesn't overheat.
Uh oh! Your buddy's fingers are looking a little freezy. How do you treat their frostbite?
Get them out of the cold and warm their fingers slowly, avoiding anything like fire or hot water that could damage the tissue further.
Chose a scout (not PL, APL, or troop guide) and demonstrate how to use a signal mirror
Woo hoo!
Which part of the body is most at risk for frostbite?
The extremities (fingers, toes, ears, etc.)
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of severe hypothermia?
A) Shivering
B) Slurred speech
C) Fatigue
D) Slow, shallow breathing
A! In later stages of Hypothermia, the body stops shivering despite very cold temperatures.
When you are sleeping in the snow, what kind of shelter would be the warmest? A tent or a snow shelter?
Your buddy's fingers started developing blisters from the cold! You warmed them back up, but how do you treat the blisters?
Use a moleskin bandage to prevent the blister from rubbing against their gloves. Disinfect the area, but DO NOT pop the blister.
You got lost and you can't find your shelter! Luckily, the woodies set up a convenient orienteering course to get back! Pick a scout (not PL, APL, or troop guide) to demonstrate how to use a compass.
You found your way back!
Your buddy forgot their gloves and they now have frostbite! Oh no! Why should they NOT rub their hands together to keep warm?
Because it can cause further tissue damage!
Your buddy had an unauthorized snowball fight and now he is very hypothermic. Is it a good idea to warm him up as fast as possible?
No! As much as that brillo burner is calling his name, warming up too fast can cause minor shock and that is a big no-no.
What is the best way to stay warm when you are building your snow shelter?
Put on layers of clothing and keep moving to generate body heat. Drinking water also helps you regulate your body temperature.
Oopsies! Your buddy got a teeny bit too close to the brillo burner and they developed a second-degree burn. What do you do to treat them?
Run cool water over the affected area and apply a sterile bandage. Make sure they are completely dried off before returning to the snow.
Oh no! your Patrol Leader tripped over a guy line and sprained their ankle! Chose a scout (not PL, APL, or troop guide) to make an ankle brace
Yay!
Your buddy didn't listen to Mr. Frydenlund, and he went stupid. He has very pale fingers that are developing blisters. What stage of frostbite does your buddy have?
Superficial frostbite
what is the core body temperature range that defines hypothermia?
Below 95oF
Mr. Munn wants to have fun in the snow, but he doesn't know what to wear! What are the layers of clothing needed to do activities in the snow?
- Base layer (wick) for keeping you dry from sweat
- Mid layer (thermal) for keeping you warm
- Outer layer (shell) for keeping the snow out
Your buddy tripped on a tarp guy line and sprained their ankle! What do you do to treat them?
Allow them to rest their ankle
Oopsies! We forgot the propane! Choose a scout (not PL, APL, or troop guide) to use the materials provided and demonstrate how to build the best fire for boiling water for food.
Did you build a log cabin style? Great job!