BMJ Best Practice Podcast Frostbite
Dec 18, 2023
The podcast discusses the diagnosis and management of frostbite, including the importance of proper treatment and the use of vasodilators or thrombolic agents. It also highlights the pitfalls in managing frostbite, the significance of a team-based approach in managing complex hand injuries, and the drawbacks of providing alcohol to cold and injured individuals. Additionally, it mentions a study conducted during the South Pole Medical Research Expedition comparing weight loss between men and women.
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1 2 3 4 5
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Diagnosis and Management of Frostbite
02:43 • 13min
Pitfalls in Management of Frostbite
16:07 • 2min
Team-based Approach to Managing Complex Hand Injuries and the Role of Alcohol in Hypothermia
17:44 • 2min
The South Pole Medical Research Expedition and Weight Loss Study
19:40 • 2min