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Warm shelter. Soak in warm water 30 min. No rubbing. Call 112 if large area.
Step 1: Move to warm shelter
Step 2: Remove wet clothing and jewelry from affected area
Step 3: Rewarm in warm (not hot) water 37–39°C for 20–30 minutes
Step 4: Do not walk on frostbitten feet if avoidable
Step 5: Call 112 if large area, black skin, or whole limb affected
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT rub snow on frostbite — causes damage.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT rewarm if person may refreeze before reaching hospital — seek advice.
Black tissue, full thickness frostbite, or frostbite plus hypothermia needs hospital care.