How to prevent, identify and treat frostbite?
Treatment of frostbite? avoid friction, protect part, rewarm body part and core temp, warm footbath at 38-44C for 15-20 mins.***** IV dextran --counters osmotic imbalance of local dehydration*--tetanus n abx if open wound sequelae of frostbite? Raynauds phenomenon, paresthesia pain, AVN OM
How long does it take frostbite to heal?
Which intervention is included in the treatment of frostbite? a. Applying local, dry heat b. Rubbing or massaging the area c. Immersing in warm water d. Leaving the area uncovered ANS: C Immersion in a warm-water bath (40 to 42 C [104 to 107.6 F]) until frozen tissue is
How do I prevent and treat frostbite?
May 21, 2018 · Rubbing or massaging the area d. Leaving the area uncovered ANS: C Immersion in a warm-water bath (40 to 42 C [104 to 107.6 F]) until frozen tissue is thawed is the best treatment for frostbite. Rubbing or massaging the area would damage the traumatized cells. The remaining options have no therapeutic value for frostbite.
What are some precaution in treatment of frostbite?
Which intervention is included in the treatment of frostbite? a. Applying local, dry heat c. Immersing in warm water b. Rubbing or massaging the area d. Leaving the area uncovered ANS: C. Immersion in a warm-water bath (40 to 42 C [104 to 107.6 F]) until frozen tissue is thawed is the best treatment for frostbite.
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Eccrine sweat glands are distributed over the body, with the greatest numbers in the palms of the hands, soles of the feet, and forehead. The sympathetic nervous system regulates vasoconstriction and vasodilation through -adrenergic receptors only.
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2. Which cells of the dermis release histamine and play a role in the hypersensitivity reactions of
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4. Which gland releases secretions that are important in thermoregulation and cooling of the
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5. Which receptors of the sympathetic nervous system regulate heat loss through the skin? a. Cholinergic c. -Adrenergic b. -Adrenergic d. Anticholinergic
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6. What is the first change in the skin that indicates a pressure ulcer? a. Blanchable erythema of intact skin b. Nonblanchable erythema of intact skin c. Blister at the site of pressure d. Reddish-purple discoloration ANS: B
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8. What term is used to identify skin lesions that are elevated, rounded, and firm with irregular
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9. Keloids are sharply elevated, irregularly shaped, progressively enlarging scars caused by