Abstract
Cold injury refers to local or systemic injury caused by a rapid, massive loss of body heat in a cold environment. The incidence of cold injury is high. However, the current situation regarding the diagnosis and treatment of cold injury in our country is not ideal. To standardize and improve the level of clinical diagnosis and treatment of cold injury in China, it is necessary to make a consensus that is practical and adapted to the conditions in China. We used the latest population-level epidemiological and clinical research data, combined with relevant literature from China and foreign countries. The consensus was developed by a joint committee of multidisciplinary experts. This expert consensus addresses the epidemiology, diagnosis, on-site emergency procedures, in-hospital treatment, and prevention of cold injury.
Highlights
Cold injury refers to local or systemic injury caused by a rapid, massive loss of body heat in the cold environment
Cold injury is a common disease in cold regions and plateau cold regions that can occur in daily life and in production and military activities
It is of great significance that the level of clinical diagnosis and treatment of cold injury be standardized and improved to ensure the health of our people, especially those in cold areas
Summary
Cold injury refers to local or systemic injury caused by a rapid, massive loss of body heat in the cold environment. The occurrence of cold injury can be prevented by raising the core body temperature through appropriate activities; 3) Minimize the effects of underlying diseases or drugs that may reduce peripheral tissue perfusion (such as cardiac insufficiency or the use of epinephrine, ephedrine and other drugs) and avoid working in cold areas as much as possible; 4) Cover all skin (including head and face) with clothing to avoid vasoconstriction stimulated by the cold environment; 5) Minimize restrictions on blood flow, such as by removing tight clothing or shoes or by moving the limbs; 6) Ensure adequate water and energy/nutrition supply and intake.
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