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  2. Frostbite - Wikipedia

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    Historically, frostbite has been classified by degrees according to skin and sensation changes, similar to burn classifications. However, the degrees do not correspond to the amount of long term damage. [10] A simplification of this system of classification is superficial (first or second degree) or deep injury (third or fourth degree). [11]

  3. Frostbite can strike quickly. Here’s what you need to know

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    Frostbite is dangerous and can often happen quickly, depending on both the temperature and wind chill factor. Here’s how to know if it’s frostbite and how to treat it.

  4. Cold injury - Wikipedia

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    Historically, frostbite has been classified by degrees according to skin and sensation changes, similar to burn classifications. However, the degrees do not correspond to the amount of long term damage. [13] A simplification of this system of classification is superficial (first or second degree) or deep injury (third or fourth degree). [14]

  5. Salt and ice challenge - Wikipedia

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    The stunt can quickly cause second- and third-degree injuries similar to frostbite or being burnt with the metal end of a lighter, as well as causing painful open sores to form on the skin. Due to the numbing sensation of the cold and possible nerve damage during the stunt, participants are often unaware of the extent of any injuries sustained ...

  6. What is wind chill? How the 'feels like' temperature can ...

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    What do wind chill numbers mean? Wind chill makes it feel much colder than it really is, so it's been described as a "feels-like" number. If the temperature is 0 degrees and the wind is blowing at ...

  7. Home where toddler got severe frostbite was 55 degrees ... - AOL

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    A mother was arrested after her 3-year-old son was brought to a hospital with a severe case of frostbite, which may lead to a leg amputation, Indiana cops say.

  8. Burn - Wikipedia

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    Burns that affect only the superficial skin layers are known as superficial or first-degree burns. [ 2 ] [ 11 ] They appear red without blisters, and pain typically lasts around three days. [ 2 ] [ 11 ] When the injury extends into some of the underlying skin layer, it is a partial-thickness or second-degree burn . [ 2 ]

  9. 2008 K2 disaster - Wikipedia

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    Van de Gevel and Gyalje descended from Camp IV to Camp III after they had heard van Rooijen was still somewhere on the mountain. Van Rooijen had managed several satellite phone calls that may have helped pinpoint his location. He would ultimately have to spend a second bivouac out on the mountain, suffering third-degree frostbite to his feet. [29]