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