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Physicians preach protection from frostbite during icy temperatures
Frigid temperatures are here, and that means a higher risk for cold-related problems — especially frostbite. On Friday, physicians who work in the burn center at University of Utah Health warned Utahns about the seriousness of frostbite, how to avoid it or treat it, and when to seek medical help. Dr. Giavonni Lewis, a surgeon and medical director of the burn center at U of U Health, said that when it’s cold outside, a lot of people tend to forget about the potential hazards of frostbite, an injury to the skin caused by severe cold. “We are really encouraging people to bundle ...
