Surgical management and strategies in the treatment of hypothermia and cold injury

Patrizio Petrone; Eric J. Kuncir; Juan A. Asensio

doi:10.1016/S0733-8627(03)00074-9

Surgical management and strategies in the treatment of hypothermia and cold injury

Patrizio Petrone, Eric J. Kuncir, Juan A. Asensio

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Abstract

Increased participation in outdoor activities and the epidemic of homelessness have caused the incidence of cold injuries in the civilian population to rise dramatically over the last 20 years. Knowledge of the treatment is crucial for emergency physicians in rural and urban areas. Recent developments have significantly advanced the understanding of the pathophysiology of hypothermic and frostbite injuries. Together with improved rewarming techniques and use of radiological assessment of tissue viability, future advancements should allow for a more aggressive and active approach to the management of these injuries.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	1165-1178
Number of pages	14
Journal	Emergency Medicine Clinics of North America
Volume	21
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/S0733-8627(03)00074-9
State	Published - Nov 2003
Externally published	Yes

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

Emergency Medicine

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