Frostbite

GPTKB entity

Statements (42)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf medical condition
gptkbp:affects gptkb:skin
tissues
gptkbp:cause amputation
tissue death
gptkbp:causedBy exposure to cold
gptkbp:commonIn fingers
toes
ears
nose
extremities
gptkbp:complication hypothermia
gptkbp:field gptkb:medicine
emergency medicine
gptkbp:firstDescribed 1813
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Frostbite
gptkbp:ICD-10_code gptkb:T33–T34
gptkbp:MeSH_ID D005654
gptkbp:prevention keeping skin dry
limiting exposure to cold
wearing warm clothing
gptkbp:riskFactor gptkb:diabetes
cold weather
alcohol use
poor circulation
wet clothing
wind chill
gptkbp:stageName deep frostbite
frostnip
superficial frostbite
gptkbp:symptom pain
numbness
blisters
swelling
pale skin
hard skin
gptkbp:treatment surgery
pain management
wound care
rewarming
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Wildstorm_Universe
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5