Grieve, A. W., Davis, P. J., Dhillon, S., Richards, P., Hillebrandt, D. and Imray, C. (Chris) (2011) A clinical review of the management of frostbite. Journal of the Royal Army Medical Corps, Vol.157 (No.1). pp. 73-78. ISSN 0035-8665.

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Abstract

Frostbite is a thermal injury that can occur when temperatures drop low enough for tissue to freeze. On rewarming the tissues, an inflammatory process develops which is often associated with tissue loss. The extent of the tissue loss reflects the severity of the cold exposure and includes factors such as temperature, duration, wind chill, altitude, and systemic hypothermia. This review discusses the epidemiology, the pathophysiological processes involved, and the clinical management of frostbite injuries. Practical advice is given on both the field and hospital management and how to seek expert advice from remote situations. The review also discusses newer developments in frostbite treatment such as intra-vascular thrombolysis and adjunctive treatments such as the use of intravenous vasodilators.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Divisions:	Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine > Medicine > Warwick Medical School > Biomedical Sciences > Translational & Experimental Medicine > Metabolic and Vascular Health (- until July 2016) Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine > Medicine > Warwick Medical School
Journal or Publication Title:	Journal of the Royal Army Medical Corps
Publisher:	Royal Army Medical Corps
ISSN:	0035-8665
Official Date:	March 2011
Dates:	Date Event March 2011 Published
Volume:	Vol.157
Number:	No.1
Page Range:	pp. 73-78
Status:	Peer Reviewed
Publication Status:	Published
Access rights to Published version:	Restricted or Subscription Access

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