When you must go out in extreme cold, wear several layers of warm clothes under a waterproof, windproof outer garment. Remember that fatigue, drinking alcohol, and lack of oxygen resulting from high elevations can affect your judgment, which can cause you to disregard the feeling that you are too chilled and ought to go indoors. Infants and children may lack the ability or knowledge to dress protectively enough to avoid frostbite. Parents should make sure their children are dressed adequately. Frostbite must be treated promptly.
Frostbite requires immediate medical attention.
Every minute of delay lessens your chances of recovery. Memorize the instructions for dealing with this problem, especially if you will be in a remote area where medical help may not be available. Get the person indoors as son as possible and send for help. Meanwhile, shelter the person from the wind, give warm nonalcoholic drinks, and cover the frozen part with extra clothing or blankets, or warm it against your body. Do not use direct heat and do not rub the area.