[Acute local cold injury].
Whereas reasonable rewarming is the successful treatment in the Alpine regions of Europe, rapid rewarming in a whirlpool at a water temperature of 35 degrees C is given preference in the Soviet Union and in the U.S.A. Subsequently, perfusion of the tissue must be maintained by sympathetic blockades, infusions of low-molecular-weight dextrans and improving the microcirculation. Since no third-degree or fourth-degree local cold injury will heal without sequelae, particular attention should be focused on preventive measures.
D000208:Acute Disease; D001340:Autonomic Nerve Block; D005627:Frostbite / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D006358:Hot Temperature / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D013562:Sympathectomy
Bemerkungen zum akuten örlichen Kälteschaden.