ON-SITE MANAGEMENT OF FROSTBITE IN THE HIMALAYAS

Q: How can I download an article?

To download an article from SID, first log in to the site, search for the article title, and click on the 'Download Article' option.

Q: How can I download an ISI article?

To download an ISI article on SID, enter the keyword or article title in the search bar, view the relevant results, click on the desired article, and select the 'Download Article' option.

Q: How can I access the SID database?

To access the SID database, visit SID.ir, create an account, and log in to access scientific resources.

Q: Is downloading articles from SID free?

Some articles on SID are available for free, while others require payment. Details are specified on the article's page.

DANISH KHAN INAM

مرکز اطلاعات علمی Scientific Information Database (SID) - Trusted Source for Research and Academic Resources

Journal Paper

Paper Information

Journal: International Journal of Travel Medicine and Global Health Year:2017 | Volume:5 | Issue:1 Page(s): 28-32

Download Full-Text

View:

261

Download:

182

Cites:

Information Journal Paper

Title

ON-SITE MANAGEMENT OF FROSTBITE IN THE HIMALAYAS

Author(s)

DANISH KHAN INAM | Issue Writer Certificate

Keywords

FROSTBITE

ON-SITE MANAGEMENT

REWARMING

COLD ACCLIMATIZATION

HIMALAYAS

Abstract

Introduction: FROSTBITE is a common debilitating condition seen in travelers and residents at high altitudes. Emergent ON-SITE MANAGEMENT is warranted in the absence of institutionalized care and compromised evacuation facilities. This prospective, observational study assessed the outcome of on-site emergent management in low-resource, high altitude healthcare setups in the field, applicable in situations of delayed evacuation.Methods: This is a prospective cohort study. All FROSTBITE patients presenting at 4 Himalayan regions were included. Patients were diagnosed, assessed clinically, and evaluated for causation. On-site emergent management was given in situations of delayed evacuation, and responses were monitored. Further prevention was advised for all patients.Results: FROSTBITE presented in 172 healthy, acclimatized patients having knowledge of FROSTBITE. A total of 158 (91.86%) males and 14 (8.14%) females with a mean age of 27.8±7 years sustained FROSTBITE at altitudes between 9000-24000 feet with a mean of 14575±3848 feet. First-, second-, and third-degree FROSTBITE comprised 62.2%, 34.3%, and 3.49% of cases, respectively. Fingertips were most frequently affected, followed by toe tips. Of the FROSTBITE cases treated on-site, 57.94% were first-degree and 34.29% were second-degree.Conclusion: FROSTBITE can occur in people who are cold-experienced and knowledgeable. Therapeutic and preventive REWARMING can be attempted in limited-resource setups outside the hospital. FROSTBITE up to second-degree can be treated under high altitude field conditions; however, this is advisable only in situations of delayed evacuation.

Cites

References

No record.

Cite

APA: Copy

DANISH KHAN, INAM. (2017). ON-SITE MANAGEMENT OF FROSTBITE IN THE HIMALAYAS. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF TRAVEL MEDICINE AND GLOBAL HEALTH, 5(1), 28-32. SID. https://sid.ir/paper/350419/en

Vancouver: Copy

DANISH KHAN INAM. ON-SITE MANAGEMENT OF FROSTBITE IN THE HIMALAYAS. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF TRAVEL MEDICINE AND GLOBAL HEALTH[Internet]. 2017;5(1):28-32. Available from: https://sid.ir/paper/350419/en

IEEE: Copy

INAM DANISH KHAN, “ON-SITE MANAGEMENT OF FROSTBITE IN THE HIMALAYAS,” INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF TRAVEL MEDICINE AND GLOBAL HEALTH, vol. 5, no. 1, pp. 28–32, 2017, [Online]. Available: https://sid.ir/paper/350419/en

Related Journal Papers

No record.

Related Seminar Papers

No record.

Related Plans

No record.

Recommended Workshops