Cold injury complicating burn therapy.
The immediate application of cool water to a burn provides prompt relief of pain; however, we must become aware of the complications associated with the use of ice and ice water in this regard. Two cases of extremity ischemia secondary to burn wound therapy are reported with a discussion of patient care. The most important aspect of this injury is prevention.
D000328:Adult; D002056:Burns / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000209:etiology*; D005627:Frostbite / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007053:Ice / Q000009:adverse effects*; D007101:Immersion / Q000009:adverse effects; D007511:Ischemia / Q000209:etiology*; D008875:Middle Aged; D013997:Time Factors
D007053:Ice