Pathologic
Effects of Excessive Heat Loss
•If skin temperature < freezing for extended
period:
–Chilblains- red, swollen itching lesions between joints of fingers
–Trench foot- similar to chilblains except on foot
•If skin freezes
–Frostbite- local burning and stinging followed by numbness
•Exposure- condition when body is not able to maintain a normal temperature
–Core temp < 30C lose consciousness
–Core temp < 27C heart ceases