Question 1

for hypothermia and frostbite, when do they amputate your limbs and how long does it take for them to know?

Accepted Answer

Quite a while: Frostbite injuries are classically very slow to declare a correct amputation level. What initially seems to be non-salvageable can heal remarkably but slowly. The general rule is "injured in january, amputated in july.".

Question 2

can i get frostbites from hypothermia?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Frostbite is a cold burn that occurs due to exposure of your body to cold temperatures.

Question 3

can you have organ tissue seperate (necrosis) from cold injury hypothermia?can you get frostbite on tour stomach(besides just cold direct contact)

Accepted Answer

Frosty insides: Probably not because of the fact that you central core is well insulated and cocooned w warm blood.

Question 4

during induced hypothermia with ice packs for patients like with mi, how do they not suffer from frost bite due to the direct cold on their skin?

Accepted Answer

Not cold enough: and not left in contact long enough.  Anyway, frostbite is preferable to the alternative when this therapy is considered necessary!

Question 5

can frostbite be cured?

Accepted Answer

Injury to be managed: Frostbite happens when the body part affected gets frozen.  Your body has to heal up from the injury.  If the frostbite is mild, prognosis is very good.  If it is severe, you can sometimes lose the affected body part.  Seek medical treatment asap, and educate yourself in frostbite prevention (not enough room here to go into details).

Question 6

what sort of disorder is frostbite?

Accepted Answer

Cell Death: Frost bite is a condition where the tissue freezes. This causes ice crystals within the cells which ruptures the cells causing death of the tissue. It ranges from very mild to very severe.  In severe cases amputation might be required.  Initial treatment is rapid rewarming of the involved extremity.

Question 7

what are the symptoms of frostbite?

Accepted Answer

Frostbite: Redness and swelling and pain. Get evaluated keep away from extreme temperature even heat, keep clean  consider topical antibiotics and avoid repeat exposure to cold. Seek medical attention...See the picture frostbite is like a burn. And can have serious after effects if not treated properly. So beyond understanding that seek medical attention.

Question 8

what to do if this is really frostbite?

Accepted Answer

Frostbite: Redness and swelling and pain. Get evaluated keep away from extreme temperature even heat, keep clean  consider topical antibiotics and avoid repeat exposure to cold. Seek medical attention...See the picture frostbite is like a burn. And can have serious aftereffects if not treated properly. So beyond understanding that seek medical attention.

Question 9

may have frostbite unsure if frostbite?

Accepted Answer

Using this site: You get the most from this site when you provide a description of your problem (signs,symptoms,location. type of exposure,etc.) You are welcome to start over, with details that someone can use to address your issue. Posts are not linked so each needs to have all needed info.

Question 10

how to know if this is really frostbite?

Accepted Answer

Frostbite: Redness and swelling and pain. Get evaluated keep away from extreme temperature even heat, keep clean  consider topical antibiotics and avoid repeat exposure to cold. Seek medical attention...See the picture frostbite is like a burn. And can have serious aftereffects if not treated properly. So beyond understanding that seek medical attention.

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For hypothermia and frostbite, when do they amputate your limbs and how long does it take for them to know?

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Can i get frostbites from hypothermia?

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Can you have organ tissue seperate (necrosis) from cold injury hypothermia?can you get frostbite on tour stomach(besides just cold direct contact)

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During induced hypothermia with ice packs for patients like with mi, how do they not suffer from frost bite due to the direct cold on their skin?

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Can frostbite be cured?

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What sort of disorder is frostbite?

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What are the symptoms of frostbite?

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What to do if this is really frostbite?

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May have frostbite unsure if frostbite?

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How to know if this is really frostbite?

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