Reconstructive

532) Which of the following treatments is CORRECT for frostbite of the auricle?

A. Rapid rewarming with moist cotton pledgets at a warm-water temperature of 40º C for 20 minutes.
B. Rubbing first with snow then rapid rewarming with moist cotton pledgets at a warm-water temperature of 40º C for 20 minutes.
C. Slow rewarming with moist cotton pledgets, first at a warm-water temperature of 35º C for 20 minutes, then at 40º C for 20 minutes.
D. Slow rewarming with moist cotton pledgets at a warm-water temperature of 35º C for 30 minutes.
E. Exposure to radiant heat until defrosting occurs




REFERENCES & ANSWER



Calhoun K. H.: Auricular Trauma, Chapter 62 Head and Neck Surgery – Otolaryngology, (Bailey), Volume I, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Third Edition, pp. 738-739, 2001

Jordan J. R., Calhoun K. H.: Management of Soft Tissue and Auricular Trauma, Chapter 67 Head and Neck Surgery – Otolaryngology, (Bailey), Volume I, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 4th Edition, pp. 935-948, 2006




532) A         Rapid rewarming with moist cotton pledgets at a warm-water temperature of 40º C for 20 minutes.