Steven Blake Baker, MD, at Baylor Scott & White Health, discusses the differences between hypothermia and frostbite, along with carbon monoxide awareness

BYLINE: Hypothermia and Frostbite, Carbon Monoxide Awareness

Steven Blake Baker, MD, at Baylor Scott & White Health, discusses the differences between hypothermia and frostbite, along with carbon monoxide awareness.

What You Need to Know:

• Frostbite is limited to extremities; hypothermia impacts the body’s systems.
• Use proper warming measures for frostbite.
• Combat hypothermia by properly warming your body.
• Make sure your carbon monoxide monitor is working properly.

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