FREEZING AND HOW TO TREAT A CASE

In cases of severe freezing, when a person is apparently frozen to

death, great caution is needed. Keep the body in a cold place, handle it

carefully, and rub it with cold water or snow for fifteen or twenty

minutes. When the surface is red, wipe it perfectly dry and rub with

bare warm hands. The person should be then wrapped in a blanket and

breathing restored if possible as already directed. It may be necessary

to continue the treatment energetically for several hours. A little

lukewarm water, or wine, or ginger tea is recommended for the patient to

swallow as soon as possible.