MADISON, Wis. Doctors warn of the dangers that severe cold can cause during the next few days.
“Usually, when you see the temperature getting so cold, you start to see a few more cases of freezing,” said Dr. Jeff Pothof, chief quality officer at UW Health. “People who are unable to seek refuge and are out there in the cold trying to do their best, but with these temperatures it’s hard to do well.”
Pothof said if the temperature is near zero degrees, freezing can occur within 15-20 minutes. On Saturday night, the freezing temperatures are expected to reach -20 to -35 degrees.
“You think you’re doing something that’s pretty safe. It is definitely safe when it is 30 degrees outside. Now, it’s 40 below, and you’re in a bit of trouble, ‘Pothof said. ‘Your ears are numb, your fingers are numb, you can not feel your feet. These are some of the early warning signs that you are on the verge of freezing fever. ‘
Skaters lay at Tenney Park on Friday afternoon to brave the cold.
“I wear layers,” John Bloodgood said. ‘But the best way to stay warm when you are outside is to keep moving. Let the blood circulate. Just do not fall down. ”
“I wear two socks,” Brendan Kielczewski said. “A glove and a hat are definitely needed.”
Fingers, ears and toes that start to become numb are a warning indicator of freezing, Pothof said.
“When it’s really cold, the time between the first time I feel dull things until I start to lose color and my tissue freezes, it does a lot of damage,” he said.
“Do not feel uncomfortable wearing as many garments as you need,” Kielczewski said. ‘Definitely as many garments as you can. None of us look so pretty out here when it’s cold, so you do not have to worry about that either. ‘
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