Frostbite and other cold weather injuries (CWIs) are significant health concerns that arise from exposure to low temperatures. Frostbite occurs when skin and underlying tissues freeze, leading to ...
Emergency department nurses at University of Michigan Health-West say some of the most common injuries they treat are not just related to the cold itself. “We’ve seen a lot of people that have ...
HOUSTON — A baby and a toddler were found on a sidewalk in northwest Harris County suffering from cold-related injuries, according to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez. It started with a 911 call from someone ...
When a severe cold comes along, we are safest when we know the most up to date information about hypothermia and frostbite. Frostbite is an injury caused by freezing, according to the U.S. Center ...
Erie's recent cold snap has sent dozens of people to local emergency departments with sprained wrists, broken legs and head contusions due to falling on icy driveways, sidewalks and staircases.