Deceptive Winter Consequences: Record Injuries, Frostbites, and Payouts
This winter in Lithuania has seen a significant increase in injuries, particularly fractures and frostbite, according to medical professionals who attribute the rise to slippery conditions under snow.
HS: Skier's Fingers Frostbitten – Border Guard to the Rescue
A skier suffered severe frostbite on their fingers and required rescue by the Lapland Border Guard in extremely cold conditions.
The number of patients with frostbite and burns is increasing at Rīga Eastern Hospital
The Rīga Eastern Hospital reports a rise in patients suffering from frostbite and burns, with cases linked to both outdoor activities and accidents.
Cold Surprises in the Wilderness: Several Hikers Evacuated - 'Rare'
Several hikers were evacuated from Urho Kekkonen National Park due to unexpected severe cold and frostbite symptoms.
News in Simple Language on February 9
There has been an increase in frostbite patients in Latvia this winter, prompting warnings from doctors about cold weather safety.
Doctor: Patients Often Seek Hospital Help Too Late for Frostbite
Health officials in Latvia report that patients regularly arrive at hospitals with frostbite due to delayed responses after falls, particularly among seniors.
Doctor: Patients with frostbite often arrive at the hospital too late
Emergency medical services in Latvia report that patients with frostbite, particularly seniors, frequently seek help too late due to a lack of immediate care.
Advice on how to thaw frostbitten skin: Do not make a harsh mistake
A pharmacist advises that a normal reaction to cold includes reddening of the skin that lessens over time, while frostbite presents symptoms like pale, waxy, and rigid skin with reduced sensitivity.
HUS: The cold is now evident in emergency departments as cases of frostbite and hypothermia spike
Long periods of cold weather have led to a significant increase in cases of frostbite and hypothermia in emergency departments, according to the HUS health network.
It Takes 20 Minutes for Legs to Turn into Blocks of Ice: A Conversation with Doctor Sergei Smirnov about Frostbite
Dr. Sergei Smirnov discusses the severe consequences of frostbite and the critical treatment involved, drawing on his extensive experience in treating such injuries.
Emergency in apartments: medics raise alarm about lonely seniors
Emergency medical services in Latvia report an increase in calls related to frostbite among isolated seniors, prompting medics to urge families to check on their elderly relatives regularly.
Cold Victims in Klaipeda Hospitals, Increase in Flu Patients
Hospitals in Klaipeda report an increase in flu cases and one patient was treated for frostbite over the weekend.
RAKUS warns to be cautious: 13 amputations due to severe frostbite in January
In January, RAKUS treated 21 patients for severe frostbite, resulting in 13 amputations, with a concerning trend of lonely seniors suffering from frostbite due to living in unheated spaces.
Small red itchy spots on hands and feet, blisters or tingling. These are symptoms of frostbite
The article discusses the symptoms of frostbite, including red itchy spots, blisters, and tingling sensations on hands and feet.
Sisters Draženka and Šima Čuljak pushed the limits of possibility, and their life story still chills the blood today
Sisters Draženka and Šima Čuljak from the small village of Bogodol, near Mostar, reflect on their miraculous survival after being trapped in a deep snow-covered pit for a week before being rescued, followed by the challenging adjustment to life after losing their legs due to severe frostbite.