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- Frostbite is serious tissue damage caused by prolonged exposure to temperatures below 0°C, leading to ice formation and blood vessel blockages.
- A 33-year-old mountaineer experienced severe frostbite affecting 20% of his body, along with complications like renal failure and blood clots.
- Managing anesthesia for frostbite patients is complex due to the involvement of multiple bodily systems and associated health issues.
Article Abstract
Background: Frostbite is defined as tissue damage that is sustained as a result of prolonged exposures to less than 0°C resulting in ice crystallisation, microvascular occlusion and subsequently thrombosis.
Case: A 33-year-old mountaineer with cold burn over 20% of the total body surface area with eschar formation, acute renal failure, upper limb venous thrombosis and bilateral pleural effusion. We hereby report a successful anaesthetic management of this patient undergoing debridement and escharotomy for frostbite injuries and review its perioperative concerns.
Conclusion: Frostbite injuries pose a challenge to the anaesthetic team due to the multi-systemic nature of its involvement.
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