Frostbite Description Frostbite is a cold-related injury to body parts that have been exposed to low temperatures for prolonged periods. The tissues freeze and lose their oxygen supply because blood supply is lost or reduced. Frostbite is common in runners in cold climates and in participants in winter and climbing sports. Common signs and symptoms First Stage • Numbness • Central white area with surrounding redness • Clumsiness • Swelling (edema) Second Stage • Blisters with clear or milky fluid developing after 24 hours Third Stage • Hemorrhagic blisters that slowly become a hard black scab (eschar) over 2 weeks Fourth Stage • Loss of tissue Causes Frostbite is caused by prolonged exposure to freezing temperatures. Factors that increase risk • Alcohol consumption • Improper clothing • Prior episode of frostbite • Smoking • Dehydration • Poor conditioning • Making no attempt to prepare the body for cold weather< div class='tao-gold-member'> Only gold members can continue reading. Log In or Register to continue Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Related Related posts: Birth Control and Sports Biceps Tendon Subluxation Exercise-Induced Bronchospasm Effort Thrombosis Proximal Tibiofibular Joint Dislocation Subtalar Dislocation Stay updated, free articles. Join our Telegram channel Join Tags: Instructions for Sports Medicine Patients Jul 18, 2016 | Posted by admin in SPORT MEDICINE | Comments Off on Frostbite Full access? Get Clinical Tree
Frostbite Description Frostbite is a cold-related injury to body parts that have been exposed to low temperatures for prolonged periods. The tissues freeze and lose their oxygen supply because blood supply is lost or reduced. Frostbite is common in runners in cold climates and in participants in winter and climbing sports. Common signs and symptoms First Stage • Numbness • Central white area with surrounding redness • Clumsiness • Swelling (edema) Second Stage • Blisters with clear or milky fluid developing after 24 hours Third Stage • Hemorrhagic blisters that slowly become a hard black scab (eschar) over 2 weeks Fourth Stage • Loss of tissue Causes Frostbite is caused by prolonged exposure to freezing temperatures. Factors that increase risk • Alcohol consumption • Improper clothing • Prior episode of frostbite • Smoking • Dehydration • Poor conditioning • Making no attempt to prepare the body for cold weather< div class='tao-gold-member'> Only gold members can continue reading. Log In or Register to continue Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Related Related posts: Birth Control and Sports Biceps Tendon Subluxation Exercise-Induced Bronchospasm Effort Thrombosis Proximal Tibiofibular Joint Dislocation Subtalar Dislocation Stay updated, free articles. Join our Telegram channel Join
