True about frostbite are all, except -
IN CASE OF FROSTBITE , REWARMING IS THE FIRST LINE OF TREATMENT Frostbite It is due to freezing and formation of ice crystals which causes obstruction of blood supply within tissues. It occurs due to exposure to great extremes of cold (-2.5oC). Treatment : Rewarming Protection of the affected pa Anti infetive measures have to be taken
Occurs due to extreme cold
Formation of ice crystals within tissues
Rewarming is not done
Seen in fingers and toes
Thermal injuries