Frostbite

Adresse

Switzerland

Adresse

Switzerland

Rodrigue Pignel
Doctor
Marie-Anne Magnan
Associate doctor
Marie-Anne Magnan
Docteure
Marie-Anne Magnan
Médecin associée

Definition:

Frostbite is a localized lesion caused by the direct action of the cold during exposure, of varied length, to temperatures below 32°F (0°C).

It is distinguished from chilblains and trench feet, which occur at temperatures above 32°F (0°C) in a humid environment, and “acrosyndromes” (peripheral vascular diseases), which are microcirculatory or rheumatic diseases.

 

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Last update : 21/03/2018