Glossary

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Cord of Wood

According to Natural Resources Canada a full cord is 3.62 m3 (128 cubic feet) 1.2 x 2.4 x 1.2 m (4 x 8 x 4 ft.)
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Frostbite

Frostbitten tissue is tissue that has been frozen, and is at risk of damage and even permanent loss. The earlier it is recognized and treated, the better the chance that it will be saved. It requires immediate medical attention.

"Frostnipped" tissue is the early stage, usually appearing as a numb white patch on exposed flesh like the nose, ears, and hands. At this point it can be treated by removing any wet clothing and immersing the affected area in warm (not hot) water, or pressing it (not rubbing) against warmer flesh. If you use water, make sure that the temperature is tested on an unaffected body part (better still by another person), as the frostnipped area is usually numb and cannot accurtely gauge the temperature. This may result in scalding or other negative side effects.   (click heading for more info)

Hypothermia

There are different degrees of hypothermia, from mild to severe. Hypothermia is a drop in core body temperature.

Mild hypothermia can be expressed as feeling cold, shivering, goosebumps, and a slight loss of coordination. If the loss of coordination is more severe, for instance involving the inability to walk or to hold objects, then it may have progressed to a more severe case. Once shivering stops it is becoming an extreme case. At this point muscle use may be completely lost.   (click heading for more info)

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