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Frostnip
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Also called grade I frostbite - no persistent deficit after rewarming, no blisters; just very painful and erythematous; does not require admission. Does not lead to amputation
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Meds
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ASA or NSAIDs
tetanus toxoid PCN for high grade disease narcs as needed |
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Role of NSAIDs/ASA
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Inhibits Thromboxane, a large part of blister contents. Thromboxane mediates tissue damage.
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Time course
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Blisters appear within 24 hours after injury; Takes up to 3 months to tell whether tissue will survive or mummify (requiring amputation).
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Radiography
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Technetium scan on day 2 can predict need for amputation - if how or no tracer, will probably need amputation
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