Reusable Hand Warmers

Well the reason you have been looking at this website is because you are interested in reusable hand warmers or pocket hand warmers and obviously are planning to spend some time outdoors in sub zero temperatures. Maybe you plan on going on a skiing trip or maybe some winter fishing. But whatever you are planning it’s essential that you are fully prepared. Make sure you have adequate thermal wear and your reusable hand warmers which can also be used to warm the feet. You are exposing yourself to mother nature and as we all know there are times when mother nature takes no prisoners. Prevention is better than cure and with conditions such as frostbite you really want to prevent. Reusable hand warmers or pocket hand warmer cannot be used to cure frostbite when it has set in because due to sudden heat impact the frostbite will get worse. But if you use reusable hand warmers whilst out in the sub zero temperatures frostbite will stay away.

Summer has gone, Autumn is drawing to a close and winter is preparing itself to envelope us all. The snow junkies are beginning to stir out of hibernation.. The winter season is soon to be upon us.  However there can be an element of risk for serious injury or illness whilst pursuing outdoor winter activities. You could find yourself lost and isolated in extreme weather conditions. If skiing, its possible you get yourself caught up in an avalanche. But one such danger to yourself could be that of frostbite which in this article we shall take a look at.

FROSTBITE

Frostbite is a condition caused by the freezing of water molecules in the skin cells and does occur in very cold or freezing conditions. Frostbite is generally characterized by white, waxy skin that feels very numb and very hard. In more severe  cases of frostbite the results are the skin turning to a bluish black colour and finally the worst case scenario  is that of gangrene, which can actually lead to amputation. The areas most affected by frostbite are the fingertips, toes, the nose, ears and cheeks.Frostbite should be treated professionally by a doctor or in a hospital. But in cases of emergency where you are isolated for example, you take the following steps to help with the condition.

1- Remove any wet clothing or garments from the affected area and dry as well as you can. Then dress the affected area with warm dry clothing.

2- If you have the capacity to warm water then immerse the affected area in this warm water. The ideal temperature for the water being 100 to 105 degrees F. You can also apply warm compresses to the area for ten to thirty minutes.

3- If you do not have access to warm water then wrap the area gently in warm blankets.

4- Avoid direct sources of heat such as electric or gas fires,reusable hand warmers, pocket hand warmers, heating pads and hot water bottles.

5- Never ever thaw the affected area if there is a danger that the area could be frozen again. This will cause a case of severe tissue damage.

6- Take an available pain killer such as aspirin or ibuprofen during the re-warming period of time to lesson the pain. Whilst re-warming you will experience a severe burning sensation. There could also be skin blistering and tissue swelling. When the skin has returned to a pink colour and is no longer numb the area is thawed.

7- Apply clean sterile dressings to the affected areas. If the fingers or toes have been affected then place the dressings between them. Wrap re-warmed areas to prevent refreezing and keep the affected thawed areas as still as possible.

These 7 tips will help greatly with the situation and relieve as much pain as possible. But once you have access to professional help you must seek it. But dress properly, carry emergency supplies and just be aware of the threat of frostbite. With proper precautions and reusable hand warmers you hopefully will never encounter frostbite.