Table 1 The outcomes of treatment of cold-induced limb injuries with microwave rewarming in MSU No. 2.
From: Reduction of amputations of frostbitten limbs by treatment using microwave rewarming
Patient (random number) | Age, gender | Affected limb | Frostbite degree | Comorbidity | ICD code | No. of procedures/microwave power (W)/time (min) | Treatment outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2–1 | 40–45, m | Right hand, left hand, right foot, left foot | 3 3 2 2 | Acute pancreatitis, Delirium tremens | T.35.4 | 2/45/30 2/45/30 2/45/30 2/45/30 | Fingernails removed |
2–2 | 25–30, m | Right foot, left foot | 3 3 | Delirium tremens | T.35.4 | 3/30/30 3/30/30 | No amputation |
2–3 | 40–45, m | Right hand, left hand, | 4 4 | HIV Hepatitis | T.35.4 | 1/15/30 1/15/30 | No amputation |
2–4 | 25–30, m | Right hand, left hand, right foot, left foot | 3–4 3–4 3–4 3–4 | 2nd degree frostbite of lumbar region | T.35.4 | 2/30/30 2/30/30 2/60/30 2/60/30 | Amputation of distal phalanges on toes 1–4 on both feet |
2–5 | 30–35, m | Fingers, toes | 1–3 1–3 | HIV Hepatitis C | T.35.4 | 1/30/15 1/30/15 1/30/15 1/30/15 | No amputation |
