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U.S. Army · GTA 08-06-012 · 1985 · 2 pages

GPO : 1996 0 - 169-411 ADVERSE EFFECTS OF COLD GTA 08-06-012 CAUSE AND SYMPTOMS AUGUST 1985 FREEZING INJURY (FROSTBITE). a. Cause: EXPOSURE TO BELOW FREEZING TEMPERATURES, COMMONLY ASSOCIATED WITH DAMP CLOTHING OVER THE INVOLVED BODY PART. b. Symptoms: Skin is waxy, white/gray and numb while frozen. Upon thawing, the signs vary with the degree of injury as follows: 1. Mild-Moderate: Redness, swelling, clear blisters, pain. 2. Severe: Blue-black discoloration, blood-filled blisters, early absence

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