A bite of death: Anaesthetic challenges in frostbite.
J Perioper Pract
; : 17504589241268657, 2024 Aug 09.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Frostbite is defined as tissue damage that is sustained as a result of prolonged exposures to less than 0°C resulting in ice crystallisation, microvascular occlusion and subsequently thrombosis. CASE A 33-year-old mountaineer with cold burn over 20% of the total body surface area with eschar formation, acute renal failure, upper limb venous thrombosis and bilateral pleural effusion. We hereby report a successful anaesthetic management of this patient undergoing debridement and escharotomy for frostbite injuries and review its perioperative concerns.CONCLUSION:
Frostbite injuries pose a challenge to the anaesthetic team due to the multi-systemic nature of its involvement.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Language:
En
Journal:
J Perioper Pract
Journal subject:
ENFERMAGEM
Year:
2024
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
India