Postgraduate medicine
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Postgraduate medicine · Jan 1999
ReviewCold injuries. Protecting your patients from the dangers of hypothermia and frostbite.
Hypothermia may occur in any part of the country but is an especially important concern among people who enjoy cold weather sports. Prompt recognition and treatment are paramount, since many hypothermia victims have recovered from very low body temperatures. ⋯ Preparation is the key to protecting patients from the effects of cold weather, and frostbite, frostnip, and hypothermia should always be taken seriously. Treatment in a medical facility can make the difference between full recovery and lifelong problems.
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The pain of trigeminal neuralgia can be excruciating and debilitating. Fortunately, effective medical and surgical therapies for the disorder exist. Successful treatment hinges on thorough history taking and accurate diagnosis. Diagnostic evaluation of patients with orofacial pain should include complete head and neck, dental, and neurologic examinations combined with radiologic imaging of the head and appropriate laboratory tests.