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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...
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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...
Frost Resistant Concrete01:29

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.
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Burn Injuries01:22

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Burn injuries occur when the skin and underlying tissues are damaged due to exposure to heat, electricity, chemicals, radiation, or friction. They can vary in severity, from minor superficial burns to severe deep burns that can be life-threatening.
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Hemoglobin (Hb) is a crucial molecule in the human body, consisting of four polypeptide chains, each bound to an iron-containing heme group. This unique structure enables hemoglobin to bind to oxygen, with each molecule capable of combining with four molecules of oxygen, leading to rapid and reversible oxygen loading. When fully loaded with oxygen, it is called oxyhemoglobin, while hemoglobin that has released oxygen is called reduced hemoglobin or deoxyhemoglobin. As hemoglobin binds oxygen,...

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A Multi-hole Cryovial Eliminates Freezing Artifacts when Muscle Tissues are Directly Immersed in Liquid Nitrogen
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A Multi-hole Cryovial Eliminates Freezing Artifacts when Muscle Tissues are Directly Immersed in Liquid Nitrogen

Published on: April 6, 2017

Frostbite burns caused by liquid oxygen.

Fatih Uygur1, Celalettin Sever, Nurettin Noyan

  • 1Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Burn Unit, Gulhane Military Medical Academy, Haydarpasa Training Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.

Journal of Burn Care & Research : Official Publication of the American Burn Association
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Liquid oxygen can cause rapid frostbite burns, affecting hands. This case report details the injury circumstances and outlines crucial preventive measures for similar incidents.

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Published on: April 6, 2017

Area of Science:

  • Cryobiology
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Occupational Safety

Background:

  • Frostbite burns, though uncommon, stem from diverse causes.
  • Understanding the specific risks associated with cryogenic substances is essential for prevention.

Observation:

  • A case report details a patient who sustained rapid frostbite burns to both hands.
  • The injury resulted from direct contact with liquid oxygen.

Findings:

  • Liquid oxygen exposure can lead to swift and severe frostbite injuries.
  • The circumstances surrounding this specific liquid oxygen burn are analyzed.

Implications:

  • Highlights the need for stringent safety protocols when handling liquid oxygen.
  • Emphasizes the importance of immediate and appropriate medical intervention for cryogenic burns.