Chapter 98 - Cold Injuries

Question 1

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Prognostic Signs of Frostbite

Good vs Poor Prognostic Sign

Large, clear blebs extending to the tips of the digits

Answer 1

Good Prognostic Sign

Question 2

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Prognostic Signs of Frostbite

Good vs Poor Prognostic Sign

Rapid return of sensation

Answer 2

Good Prognostic Sign

Question 3

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Prognostic Signs of Frostbite

Good vs Poor Prognostic Sign

Rapid return of normal (warm) temperature to the injured area

Answer 3

Good Prognostic Sign

Question 4

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Prognostic Signs of Frostbite

Good vs Poor Prognostic Sign

Rapid capillary filling time after pressure blanching

Answer 4

Good Prognostic Sign

Question 5

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Prognostic Signs of Frostbite

Good vs Poor Prognostic Sign

Pink skin after rewarming

Answer 5

Good Prognostic Sign

Question 6

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Prognostic Signs of Frostbite

Good vs Poor Prognostic Sign

Hard, white, cold, insensitive skin

Answer 6

Poor Prognostic Sign

Question 7

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Prognostic Signs of Frostbite

Good vs Poor Prognostic Sign

Cold and cyanotic skin without blebs after rewarming

Answer 7

Poor Prognostic Sign

Question 8

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Prognostic Signs of Frostbite

Good vs Poor Prognostic Sign

Dark hemorrhagic blebs

Answer 8

Poor Prognostic Sign

Question 9

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Prognostic Signs of Frostbite

Good vs Poor Prognostic Sign

Early evidence of mummification

Answer 9

Poor Prognostic Sign

Question 10

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Prognostic Signs of Frostbite

Good vs Poor Prognostic Sign

Constitutional signs of tissue necrosis, such as fever and tachycardia

Answer 10

Poor Prognostic Sign

Question 11

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Prognostic Signs of Frostbite

Good vs Poor Prognostic Sign

Cyanotic or dark red skin persisting after pressure

Answer 11

Poor Prognostic Sign

Question 12

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Prognostic Signs of Frostbite

Good vs Poor Prognostic Sign

Freeze–thaw–refreeze injury

Answer 12

Poor Prognostic Sign