title: Therapeutic hypothermia and frostbite injury: a preventable source.
abstract: Frostbite injury from cold exposure is not uncommon. The application of ice pack is well known in clinical practice; however, its improper use can pose danger to the patient. We report a case of frostbite injury due to prolonged use of ice packs in a ventilated patient.
authors.affiliation: Canniesburn Plastic Surgery Unit, Jubilee Building, Royal Infirmary, 84 Castle Street, Glasgow G4 0SF, UK. lohana28@hotmail.co.uk
authors.forename: Parkash
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Lohana
authors.forename: Andrew
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Hart
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D005627:Frostbite / Q000628:therapy*; D006323:Heart Arrest / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007036:Hypothermia, Induced / Q000379:methods*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*; D015607:Stents