Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

Decreased Body Temperature

Decreased Body Temperature

A decreased body temperature can occur in patients with hypothermia and frostbite. Heat loss with extended cold exposure overpowers the body's ability to create heat, resulting in hypothermia. Core temperature readings help classify hypothermia. Mild hypothermia is temperatures between 32 °C (89.6 °F) and 35°C (95 °F) and is caused by impaired thermoregulation. Moderate hypothermia is temperatures between 28 C (82.4 °F) and 32 °C (89.6 °F) caused by sustained extreme cold exposure, and severe...

Frost Action on Concrete

Frost Action on Concrete

Concrete structures in cold climates, such as those along roadsides, can retain moisture. This moisture makes them susceptible to frost-related damage when temperatures fall below freezing. Adding moisture worsens the damage during temperature fluctuations, leading to repeated freezing and thawing. De-icing salts, spread over these structures to melt ice, add to the freeze-thaw cycle, and draw even more moisture into the concrete.
This freeze-thaw cycle primarily causes surface scaling, where...

Methods of reducing fever

Methods of reducing fever

The signs and symptoms of fever include hot and dry skin, flushed face, thirst, muscle aches, anorexia, headache, tachycardia, tachypnea, and fatigue. Elevated body temperature is reduced using two methods: pharmacological and nonpharmacological. Proper identification and treatment of the root cause of a fever is of utmost importance.
Pharmacological Methods of Reducing Fever:

Frost Resistant Concrete

Frost Resistant Concrete

Concrete's susceptibility to frost damage during freeze-thaw cycles demands strategic measures to enhance its frost resistance. Employing techniques like air entrainment, adjusting the water-cement ratio, proper curing, and selecting appropriate aggregates are essential.
Introducing microscopic air bubbles into the concrete mix through air entrainment creates small voids that accommodate ice expansion, thereby reducing internal pressures and preventing cracking. The optimal amount of entrained...

Peripheral Artery Disease IV: Nursing Management

Peripheral Artery Disease IV: Nursing Management

The nursing management of a patient with peripheral artery disease (PAD) begins with a thorough assessment of the patient’s health history and clinical manifestations.AssessmentHealth History: Evaluate the patient’s history of hypertension, hyperlipidemia, family history of cardiovascular issues, and lifestyle factors such as dietary patterns, smoking, and physical activity.Physical Examination:Assess the affected extremity for decreased or absent peripheral pulses, temperature changes,...

Angina IV: Management

Angina IV: Management

IntroductionThe management of angina requires a comprehensive approach that includes pharmacological therapies, medical procedures, and lifestyle modifications.Pharmacological TherapiesAntiplatelet agents, such as aspirin, clopidogrel, prasugrel, and ticagrelor, play a pivotal role in preventing thrombus formation in patients with angina. These medications inhibit platelet aggregation and reduce the likelihood of myocardial infarction and other cardiovascular events.Anticoagulants, including...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

Patient quality of life determinants in decision-making regarding amputation.

PloS one·2026

Same author

Man With Left Lower Limb Pain.

Annals of emergency medicine·2026

Same author

Addressing Cervical Cancer Screening Disparities: At-Home Self-Collection Among LGBQ+ Populations.

Cancer control : journal of the Moffitt Cancer Center·2026

Same author

Median arcuate ligament compression of the renal artery.

BMJ case reports·2026

Same author

Common carotid artery pseudoaneurysm and frontal brain abscess secondary to oesophageal foreign body in a paediatric patient.

BMJ case reports·2026

Same author

Superior vena cava-to-inferior vena cava bridging stent technique for cavo-atrial junction stenosis: a case series.

European heart journal. Case reports·2026

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jul 5, 2026

The Use of High-resolution Infrared Thermography (HRIT) for the Study of Ice Nucleation and Ice Propagation in Plants

The Use of High-resolution Infrared Thermography (HRIT) for the Study of Ice Nucleation and Ice Propagation in Plants

Published on: May 8, 2015

Frostbite: management options.

Graham Roche-Nagle¹, Deirdre Murphy, Ann Collins

¹Department of Vascular Surgery, St Vincent's University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland. grnagle@rcsi.ie

European Journal of Emergency Medicine : Official Journal of the European Society for Emergency Medicine

|May 8, 2008

Summary

This summary is machine-generated.

Severe frostbite, often linked to cold climates and winter sports, can disproportionately affect vulnerable populations like the homeless. Urgent amputation was required for a homeless man with severe frostbite, highlighting complex tissue injury management challenges.

More Related Videos

Tissue Triage and Freezing for Models of Skeletal Muscle Disease

Tissue Triage and Freezing for Models of Skeletal Muscle Disease

Published on: July 15, 2014

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jul 5, 2026

The Use of High-resolution Infrared Thermography (HRIT) for the Study of Ice Nucleation and Ice Propagation in Plants

The Use of High-resolution Infrared Thermography (HRIT) for the Study of Ice Nucleation and Ice Propagation in Plants

Published on: May 8, 2015

Tissue Triage and Freezing for Models of Skeletal Muscle Disease

Tissue Triage and Freezing for Models of Skeletal Muscle Disease

Published on: July 15, 2014

Area of Science:

Emergency Medicine
Trauma Surgery
Dermatology

Background:

Frostbite affects individuals in cold climates, winter sports participants, the homeless, and those with psychiatric illness or substance misuse.
Cold exposure can lead to severe tissue damage, necessitating prompt medical intervention.

Observation:

A case study of a 47-year-old homeless man with severe frostbite in both lower legs is presented.
The patient exhibited hemorrhagic blistering and clear demarcation of the affected tissue.
Sepsis developed, leading to the urgent amputation of both lower legs.

Findings:

Severe frostbite can rapidly progress to sepsis and necessitate drastic surgical intervention.
Early recognition and management are critical for frostbite patients, especially those with comorbidities.
The case underscores the challenges in managing complex cold-related tissue injuries.

Implications:

Highlights the need for targeted prevention and treatment strategies for frostbite in at-risk populations.
Emphasizes the importance of multidisciplinary care in managing severe frostbite and its complications.
Informs clinical practice regarding the assessment and urgent management of severe frostbite cases.