1 CLASSIFICATION OF NON-FREEZING COLD INJURY IN PATIENTS:

Non-freezing cold injury (NFCI) is a debilitating condition that can result in lifelong cold sensitivity, pain and sweating in the injured part, usually the feet (Francis and Golden, 1985). It is the most common form of non-combative related injury to afflict military forces operating in temperate a...

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Main Authors: Clare M. Eglin, Frank St. C. Golden, Michael J. Tipton
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Summary:Non-freezing cold injury (NFCI) is a debilitating condition that can result in lifelong cold sensitivity, pain and sweating in the injured part, usually the feet (Francis and Golden, 1985). It is the most common form of non-combative related injury to afflict military forces operating in temperate and arctic environments. It is also common, at least in a mild form, in those