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Frostbite
Alternate Names : Cold Exposure - Extremities
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Frostbite: Do Not
- DO NOT thaw out a frostbitten area if it cannot be kept thawed. Refreezing may make tissue damage even worse.
- DO NOT use direct dry heat (such as a radiator, campfire, heating pad, or hair dryer) to thaw the frostbitten areas. Direct heat can burn the tissues that are already damaged.
- DO NOT rub or massage the affected area.
- DO NOT disturb blisters on frostbitten skin.
- DO NOT smoke or drink alcoholic beverages during recovery as both can interfere with blood circulation.
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• Definition
• Frostbite: Overview & Considerations
• Frostbite: Causes
• Frostbite: Symptoms & Signs
• Frostbite: Prevention
• Frostbite: First Aid
• Frostbite: Do Not
• Call Immediately for Emergency Medical Assistance if
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Review Date : 2/20/2002
Reviewed By : Todd Severson, M.D., Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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