Angioarchitectural Changes Associated With Rapid Rewarming Subsequent To Freezing Injury 1,2

Hurley, Lloyd A.

doi:10.1177/000331975700800103

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“…6 The aim of frostbite treatment must be to salvage more irreversibly injured cells. 5 In the early stages of freezing, HBO 2 can assist in the salvaging of a greater amount of tissue by increasing the viability of reversibly damaged cells neighbouring on necrotic tissue by preventing tissue hypoxia and reducing tissue oedema.…”

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The treatment of deep frostbite with hyperbaric oxygen

Yıldız

Uzun

et al. 2005

Injury Extra

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The treatment of deep frostbite with hyperbaric oxygen

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Uzun

et al. 2005

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“…Hurley (1957) stated that in frostbite, a certain number of cells are injured irreversibly, but other cells surrounding this area are injured reversibly and may recover and survive if appropriate treatment is provided at the right time. However, in cryogenic burns, the damage is usually irreversible despite a smaller area of exposure.…”

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Cryogenic Refrigerant Burns: A Rare Occupational Hazard

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Muthukumar

Rajkumar

et al. 2020

Workplace Health Saf

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Background Cryogenic burns induced by coolant gases used in refrigerators and air conditioners are rarely encountered, despite the wide use of these gases. To date, only a few cases have been reported in the literature. This study examined the occupational circumstances leading to such injuries, relevant injury sites, types of chemicals involved, and treatment measures. Methods This study was conducted in a tertiary burn center in India between March 2015 and March 2019. The demographic details, chemicals involved, and burn regions and characteristics were analyzed. Findings There were 15 burn cases all involving injury to the hand. All injuries were managed initially with dressings and nonoperative management. One patient required anti-edema therapy with limb elevation and fingertip debridement, while another patient required skin grafting. All patients had satisfactory hand function after treatment. Conclusions/Application to Practice Cryogenic burn injuries caused by refrigerants are rare, and their etiology varies considerably. Exposure time is the primary factor that determines burn depth and severity; hence, reducing exposure time is important in first aid. Our findings suggest that after exposure, the patient should be treated in a specialized burn center. Adequate knowledge regarding the pathophysiology of these types of burn injuries and their management is necessary; otherwise, misjudgments in the treatment plan can lead to adverse consequences.

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“…5 The aim of frostbite treatment must be to salvage the more irreversibly injured cells. 4 Wegener et al reported compartment syndrome and necrosis of two fingers at a case of cryogenic burn who administered to hospital at 14 h. In this case, to salvage the hand they had applied fasciotomy and they had to amputated the fingers.…”

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confidence: 99%