With record-cold temperatures in much of the United States this winter, a high number of cold injuries have been reported. This podcast discusses prevention and treatment for hypothermia and frostbite. Brrrrr!

The GameChangers: 

• Frostbite prevention using layers and heating measures
• Hypothermia treatment using external and internal heating 
• Frostbite treatment with anticoagulants

 
Host
Geoff Wall, PharmD, BCPS, FCCP, BCGP
Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Drake University
Internal Medicine/Critical Care, UnityPoint Health
 
Reference
https://www-nejm-org./doi/10.1056/NEJMra1800868?url_ver=Z39.88-2003&rfr_id=ori:rid:crossref.org&rfr_dat=cr_pub%20%200pubmed

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CPE Information
 
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this knowledge-based activity, participants should be able to:
1. Differentiate between types of hypothermia
2. Discuss treatments for frostbite

0.05 CEU/0.5 Hr
UAN: 0107-0000-24-051-H01-P
Initial release date: 2/12/2024
Expiration date: 2/12/2025
Additional CPE details can be found here.

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