title: Frostbite injury of the foot from portable fire extinguisher.
abstract: Frostbite burns are uncommon and their etiologies are varied. We present a case of sudden frostbite burn of the left foot caused by carbon dioxide. The circumstances of this injury and preventive measures are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Burn Unit, Gülhane Military Medical Academy and Medical Faculty, Haydarpasa Training Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey. drcsever@hotmail.com
authors.forename: Celalettin
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Sever
authors.forename: Yalcin
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Kulahci
authors.forename: Fatih
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Uygur
authors.forename: Cihan
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Sahin
mesh_terms: D016512:Ankle Injuries / Q000628:therapy; D002053:Burn Units; D004367:Dry Ice / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005388:Fire Extinguishing Systems; D005392:First Aid / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005528:Foot / Q000098:blood supply; D018409:Foot Injuries / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D005538:Football / Q000293:injuries; D005627:Frostbite / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008833:Microcirculation; D055815:Young Adult
chemical_list: D004367:Dry Ice