Frostbite: hospital management

Frostbite as a mass injury becomes especially relevant during military operations in cold conditions and requires careful preparation of hospitals for a large-scale victims administration. Timely pre-hospital and adequate in-hospital care minimizes tissue loss and guarantees victim's affected limbs and body parts function preservation.

Learning objectives

• Review the epidemiology of frostbite
• Explain patient evaluation at presentation
• Review step-by-step frostbite treatment options
• Discuss interprofessional team strategies for better patient outcomes