Which frostbite management step is correct?

Which frostbite management step is correct?

• A. Massage The Frostbitten Area
• B. Protect From Further Exposure And Gradually Rewarm If Trained And Conditions Permit; Evacuate
• C. Rub Frostbitten Skin With Snow
• D. Apply Direct Heat With A Flame

Answer: (B)

In frostbite, the priority is to prevent further injury and restore warmth safely. The best step is to protect the frostbitten area from additional cold exposure and, if you are trained and conditions permit, begin gradual rewarming, then evacuate for professional care. This approach avoids causing more tissue damage while ensuring medical assessment as soon as possible. Massaging the frostbitten area can rupture ice crystals and injure tissue. Rubbing frostbitten skin with snow adds cold and friction, worsening injury. Applying direct heat from a flame can burn the skin and cause further damage.

In frostbite, the priority is to prevent further injury and restore warmth safely. The best step is to protect the frostbitten area from additional cold exposure and, if you are trained and conditions permit, begin gradual rewarming, then evacuate for professional care. This approach avoids causing more tissue damage while ensuring medical assessment as soon as possible.

Massaging the frostbitten area can rupture ice crystals and injure tissue. Rubbing frostbitten skin with snow adds cold and friction, worsening injury. Applying direct heat from a flame can burn the skin and cause further damage.