Frostbite Slides

William J. Mills, Jr., M.D, a noted expert in frostbite and hypothermia, donated the following slides.

Dr Mills developed the ‘Alaskan Method’ — a system of care now used around the world in the treatment of frostbite and hypothermia. Mills has published more than 100 papers on the subject, established a high-altitude laboratory on Mount McKinley, and directed the Center for High Altitude Health Research at the University of Alaska. The slides were originally published in the January-March 1993 issue of Alaska Medicine, the entire issue was dedicated to the article.

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1 Fluff dressing under adhesive gauze, for transport. Blebs still intact after 24 hours of travel. For transport - use of fluff dressing
2 2. Deep freezing injury, 24 hrs, post rapid rewarming, early bleb development. Rapid rewarming, 24 hours post injury
3 3. Effect of excessive dry heat, 98 days post injury. Effect of excessive dry heat
4 4. Premature debridement through wet, edematous tissues, (52 days post injury), resulting in retraction of tissues. Effect of premature debridement
5 5. Automatic debridement effect of whirlpool bath, with physiological sepration of tissues. Automatic debridement with whirlpool bath
6 6. Wet gangrenous change, thawed at room temperature (26 days post injury). Room temperature thaw, 26 days post injury
7 7. Exercise prognosis, againist sterile fluffs, 36 days post injury, follow up fig. A. Exercise against sterile fluffs
8 8 Post freezing serum transaminase graphs
9 9. William J. Mills, Jr., M.D. A clinical investigation under a contract NONR-31 83(00)(NR105-249) between the office of naval Research, department of The Navy Title page: Frostbite: A Discussion of the Problem and a Review of an Alaskan Experience
10 10. Fig. A X ray of digits, severe freezing, three years previously. Thawing was by rapid rewarming in warm water. On this section of film is the fusiform enlargement of the pip joints and the sub and intra articular lytic areas. A X-ray of digits, 3 years post injury
11 11. Gone with the wind Pit fire
12 12. ALCOM FORM 13b AAC -APO SEATTLE 98742 . AUG 67 Chart courtesy of Director of Plans and 1raining, USARAL Table: Danger of freezing exposed flesh
Total Images: 136