Modern management of patients with frostbite

Background: Frostbite is a local cold injury that may lead to loss of tissue, and result in disability. It is normally a consequence of prolonged exposure of unprotected regions to subzero ambient temperatures, which causes impairment of the microcirculation. In Slovenia, the main risk group f...

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Main Authors: Jurij Gorjanc, Uroš G. Ahčan, Matjaž Veselko, Metka Milčinski, Igor B. Mekjavić
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Slovenian Medical Association 2012-10-01
Series:Zdravniški Vestnik
Online Access:http://vestnik.szd.si/index.php/ZdravVest/article/view/599