Question

What are some factors to consider in determing the severity of a local cold injury?

Accepted Answer

Some underlying factors to consider include:Exposure to wet conditionsInadequate insulation from cold or windrestricted circulation from tight clothing or shoes or ciculatory diseaseFatiguePoor nutritionAlcohol or drug abuseHypothermiaDiabetesCardiovascular diseaseOlder age

Front	What are some factors to consider in determing the severity of a local cold injury?
Back	Some underlying factors to consider include: Exposure to wet conditions Inadequate insulation from cold or wind restricted circulation from tight clothing or shoes or ciculatory disease Fatigue Poor nutrition Alcohol or drug abuse Hypothermia Diabetes Cardiovascular disease Older age

Factors Cold Disease Determing Severity Local Injury Underlying