Frostbite
Frostbite must be handled carefully to prevent permanent tissue damage. Children are at greater risk because they lose body heat faster than adults do and because they may be reluctant to go indoors.
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EMedicine - Frostbite : Article by C Crawford Mechem, MD
Frostbite - Frostbite is a cold-related injury characterized by freezing of tissue. Most cases are encountered in soldiers, in those who work outdoors in the cold, and among winter outdoor enthusiasts. Mountain frostbite is a variation observed among mountain climbers and others exposed to extremely cold temperatures at high altitude. It combines tissue freezing with hypoxia and general body .
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MEDLINEplus Medical Encyclopedia: Frostbite
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Frostbite treatment
Learn further information about frostbite, including treatments and prevention.
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