Wounds and Injuries: News and Research on Frostbite

MeSH tree: C26.417

Slips, slides: winter injuries can be serious

Wearing proper gear, watching out for snow and ice hazards, and "walking like a penguin" are just some of the tips that can help prevent winter accidents, one medical expert says.

Video: Don't get bit by frostbite

Just in time for the holidays, much of the nation has been gripped by extreme cold. The frigid temperatures can be very dangerous if you venture outside with exposed skin. It doesn't take long for frostbite to set in.

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