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THERMOCOUPLE THERMOMETRY OF THE PRE-REACTIVE PERIOD OF FROSTBITE

Published 2025-04-16

Authors:

R.S. Akhmadov
Abstract:
With the purpose to establish features of frostbite based on express thermometry data with a thermocouple 26 servicemen with frostbite who were admitted for treatment to the thermal injury department were observed. All admitted patients underwent thermocouple thermometry using an electric thermometer. Based on our data, we proposed the following severity classification: frostbite of the I degree corresponds to +15ºC+16ºС, of the II degree to +13ºC+14ºС, of the II–III degree to +11ºC+12ºС, of the III degree to +8ºC+9ºС, of the III–IV to –3ºC–4ºС. Thus, the measurement of the surface and intra-tissue temperature in the affected area in the thermal injury department of patients with cold injuries using objective and thermocouple thermometry allows for early diagnostics and effective treatment results. As a result, the patient's intoxication symptoms are reduced, the amputation area is reduced, treatment becomes more effective, and therefore patients are discharged from the hospital earlier with fewer bed days.
Keywords:
thermocouple thermometry frostbite cold injury military servicemen skin temperature
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Publication:
«World of Medicine and Biology» Vol. 21 No. 92 (2025) , с. 16-20
УДК 614.8:656.1
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.26724/2079-8334-2025-2-92-16-20