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‎Rose loves Dimitri, Dimitri might love Tasha, and Mason would die to be with Rose It's winter break at St. Vladimir's, but Rose is feeling anything but festive. A massive Strigoi attack has put the school on high alert, and now the Academy's crawling with Guardians—including Rose's hard-hittin. Feb 18, 2021 Frostbite occurs when tissues freeze. This condition happens when you are exposed to temperatures below the freezing point of skin. Hypothermia is the condition of developing an abnormally low body temperature. Frostbite and hypothermia are both cold -related medical emergencies.

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Diseases & Conditions

Frostbite is an injury to the body's tissues caused by exposure to very cold temperatures. The nose, cheeks, ears, fingers, and toes are the extremities most commonly affected. The condition results in a loss of feeling and color in the affected area and can cause permanent tissue damage. In severe cases, frostbite can lead to amputation of the extremity.

During winter, it is always important to cover exposed skin when you are working outdoors, participating in winter sports, or running errands. Frostbite can happen in just minutes when you are outside in extreme cold—and can also occur in temperatures that are above freezing if there is strong wind.

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Description

When you are out in the cold, your body's first priority is to maintain its core (optimal) temperature. To do that, it shifts blood away from your extremities, such as your hands and feet, and toward the central organs of your body—the heart and lungs. This is your body's way of ensuring that blood flows to the organs that need it most. This redirection of blood, however, increases the risk of injury from cold to your fingers, toes, or other extremities.

Body tissues actually freeze when they are frostbitten. Ice crystals form in the cells, causing physical damage and permanent changes in cell chemistry. When the ice thaws, additional changes occur that may result in cell death.

There are two degrees of frostbite:

  • Superficial frostbite occurs if only the skin surface is affected.
  • Deep frostbite affects the underlying tissues, as well.

In this patient, deep frostbite caused permanent tissue damage and three toes on the right foot required amputation.

Cause

Frostbite is caused by exposure to very cold temperatures. The elderly and the young are particularly susceptible to frostbite. Other risk factors include:

  • Not dressing properly for the weather, staying out in the cold too long, or getting wet while you are exposed to the cold.
  • Having a medical condition that affects your circulation, such as diabetes and atherosclerosis.
  • Having had a previous injury that was caused by the cold.
  • Taking certain drugs, including alcohol and nicotine, or medications such as beta-blockers—which decrease the flow of blood to the skin.

Symptoms

It is important to recognize the signs of frostbite so that you can seek medical help, if needed. Symptoms include:

  • The affected area becomes numb.
  • The skin may feel frozen, but deeper tissues are soft (superficial frostbite) or the entire affected area feels solid, hard and frozen (deep frostbite).
  • The skin may appear waxy, white, or grayish.

Treatment

Seek medical care promptly if you suspect that you or someone you are with has frostbite. In some cases, frostbite can have very serious outcomes. The lack of blood flow and oxygen to the skin can cause the flesh to die, leading to permanent tissue damage. This may result in the need for amputation of the affected extremities. In some cases, an individual with frostbite will also develop hypothermia, another serious cold-weather condition that requires emergency medical assistance.

If medical care is not immediately available, follow these 'do's and don'ts' for treating frostbite:

The 'DO's'

  • DO bring the person indoors into a warm room as soon as possible.
  • DO call for medical assistance immediately. While you are waiting for assistance to arrive, you can serve the person broth, tea, or another warm drink.
  • DO rest the injured areas.
  • DO remove any wet or restrictive clothing.
  • DO gently rewarm the frostbitten area. To do this, immerse the affected area in warm (not hot) water for at least 30 to 45 minutes, or until the area feels warm and sensation returns. During warming, be aware that the individual may complain of severe pain and the injured area may swell and change color.
  • DO prevent infection by leaving any blisters intact. Cover them loosely with a sterile or clean cloth.

The 'DON'Ts'

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  • DON'T do anything that will further injure the tissue.
  • DON'T rub or massage the frostbitten area with your hands, with snow, or with anything else.
  • DON'T walk on frostbitten feet. Have the patient sit still with feet elevated slightly.
  • DON'T warm the affected area if there is any chance that it will be exposed to the cold again. Skin that is warmed and then refrozen can suffer additional tissue damage.
  • DON'T use dry heat, such as from a heating pad, fire, blow dryer, or radiator, to warm the area. The skin may be numb and can burn easily.

Prevention

It is easier to prevent frostbite than it is to treat it. If you must go out in the bitter cold, be prepared.

Observing the five commonsense precautions below will help ensure that your winter outings end safely:

  1. Dress appropriately.
    Light, loose, layered clothing provides both ventilation and insulation. Top off your outfit with a water-repellent (not waterproof) fabric.
  2. Protect your head, hands, and feet.
    Substantial heat loss occurs through the scalp, so a warm hat is vital. Mittens are warmer than gloves, and two pair of socks (wool over lightweight cotton) will help keep your feet warm.
  3. Do not drink alcohol or smoke before going out into the cold.
    Alcohol, caffeine, and nicotine leave the skin more prone to thermal injury.
  4. If you get wet, get inside!
    Remove wet clothing as quickly as possible.
  5. Check yourself every half hour or so for signs of frostbite.
    If your fingers, toes, nose, ears or any other body parts feel numb, go inside immediately.

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The Frostbite™ Apple (MN 447 variety) is an unique novelty apple for a special niche. It is extremely cold hardy, small in size, unusual in appearance, and very sweet. People either love or dislike Frostbite™. It is great for cider or people with a real sweet tooth.

Frostbite™ offers a distinctive late season option.

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The Frostbite™ apple packs a punch. It's almost tangy, very sweet, and juicy. Biting into a Frostbite™ is almost like biting into a piece of sugarcane. Savoring its juice tastes almost like molasses melting in your mouth.

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Growing & Storing Cautions

Frostbite™ has a tendency to get russeting (cracks around the top of the apple), which can attract wasps and other pests. The cracks also make the apple susceptible to mold during its relatively short storage life.

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The Frostbite™ apple is extremely cold hardy. It has performed for decades in USDA zone 3b (-30 to -35°F). This durability allows Frostbite™ to thrive in northern climates where very few good quality apples can grow.

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Frostbite™ has been a key apple in the U of M's breeding program since the 1920's. It's extreme cold hardiness and unique flavor make it an excellent apple to cross with other varieties. Frostbite™ is a parent to Keepsake and Sweet 16 apples and a grandparent to Honeycrisp.

Growing Availability

Nurseries began grafting trees in 2008 and trees were ready for sale in 2009 for 2010 planting. Mature fruit became available to the public around 2014.

Characteristics

Features:Unique, novelty apple. Unusual size, appearance and flavor.
Fruit Size:Small to medium. 2.2 to 2.6 inches (5.6 - 6.6 cm)
Skin Color:80 to 95% maroon red over yellow-gold background. Striped pattern of coloration. Often dappled appearance. Sometimes russeted.
Flesh Color:Cream to light yellow.
Flavor:Sweet. Aromatic. Very unusual. Flavor has been compared to sugar cane and molasses.
Texture:Firm, but crisp and juicy
Storage Life:3 to 4 months in refrigerated storage (34 to 37°F)
Hardiness:USDA zone 3b (-30 to -35°F), USDA Plant Hardiness Zone map
Vigor:Low to medium
Form:Spreading
Production:Annual
Ripening Season:Late. Late September to mid-October. Usually 1 to 3 weeks after Honeycrisp.
Culinary Uses:Cider. Desserts. Dried chips. Fresh eating.
OriginMalinda open pollinated
Interesting FactsGrandparent of Honeycrisp.
Parent to Keepsake and Sweet 16 Apples.
Frostbite™ name entered by 8 independent Minnesota consumers in naming contest

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