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  2. Non-freezing cold injury - Wikipedia

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    Non-freezing cold injuries (NFCI) is a class of tissue damage caused by sustained exposure to low temperature without actual freezing. [1] There are several forms of NFCI, and the common names may refer to the circumstances in which they commonly occur or were first described, such as trench foot, which was named after its association with trench warfare.

  3. Cold compression therapy - Wikipedia

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    It has been studied following facial surgery where it has been found to decrease pain and swelling on day two or three. [7] In athletes, cryotherapy has its greatest effect on recovery by using it within the first 24 hours [8] of exercise or injury. Cryotherapy has also been shown that it can increase joint flexibility. [9]

  4. RICE (medicine) - Wikipedia

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    It was considered a first-aid treatment rather than a cure and aimed to control inflammation. [2] It was thought that the reduction in pain and swelling that occurred as a result of decreased inflammation helped with healing. [1] The protocol was often used to treat sprains, strains, cuts, bruises, and other similar injuries. [3]

  5. First aid - Wikipedia

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    The universal first aid symbol A US Navy corpsman gives first aid to an injured Iraqi citizen.. Medical portal; First aid is the first and immediate assistance given to any person with a medical emergency, [1] with care provided to preserve life, prevent the condition from worsening, or to promote recovery until medical services arrive.

  6. First aid kit - Wikipedia

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    Large and small first aid kits used by the British Red Cross for event first aid, in the internationally recognized safety green with a white cross. These kits also feature the red cross, which is a protected symbol under the Geneva Conventions and may only be used by the Red Cross or military.

  7. Altitude sickness - Wikipedia

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    Fatigue or weakness, headache with or without dizziness or lightheadedness, insomnia, "pins and needles" sensation: Locomotory Peripheral edema (swelling of hands, feet, and face) Respiratory Nose bleeding, shortness of breath upon exertion Cardiovascular Persistent rapid pulse Other General malaise

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