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Injuries and damages caused by freezing and cold
The cold weather can pose numerous health risks, especially when temperatures remain persistently low. Frostbite injuries, which most commonly affect extremities such as fingers and toes, as well as the nose and ears, can be serious problems. The signs of frostbite are not always immediately noticeable, making it important to be aware of its dangers and ways to prevent it. In response to the cold, our body initially tries to compensate for the drop in temperature, but if the cold persists, it can lead to impaired blood circulation, which can have serious consequences. Frostbite injuries are particularly risky not only for adults but also for children, the elderly, and those…
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Frost Sensitivity: Diagnosis, Causes, and Therapies
The cold allergy, also known as cold urticaria, is a skin reaction with specific characteristics. This condition is often mistakenly considered an allergy, whereas from a medical perspective, it is actually a type of hives. Instead of a reaction from the immune system, various chemicals, such as histamine, are released in the skin due to the cold, causing the appearance of itchy, red blisters. The symptoms that develop on the affected skin surface in response to sudden cold are striking: the skin becomes red, swollen, and intense itching occurs. These reactions typically appear within a short time, even within minutes, and most commonly affect the hands and face. It is…
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Hypothermia: A One-Hour Journey into the Realm of Death
A method of hypothermic resuscitation is one of the most interesting and promising areas of medicine. This technique allows patients to be successfully revived even 40-50 minutes after cardiac arrest. The essence of applying cold temperatures lies in the fact that cooling the body slows down metabolic processes, which means that cells require less oxygen, giving time for the rescue process. Hypothermia is not a new phenomenon, as it has been experimented with in various animal species, such as pigs and mice, since the end of the last century. In humans, the method has been particularly applied in cases of cardiac arrest that occurred under extraordinary circumstances. Natural cooling, which…
