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NREMT EMT

Category - Trauma

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When treating a patient with a frostbitten extremity, active rewarming is not recommended in the field because:
  1. It is performed with electrical equipment.
  2. It can lead to rewarming shock.
  3. Arrhythmias may develop.
  4. Of the time needed to effectively rewarm the affected extremity.
Explanation
Answer: D - The time it takes to effectively rewarm a frostbitten extremity is extensive. When a patient presents with a frostbitten extremity, you should never try to actively rewarm it. Passive rewarming is the standard practice for rewarming a frostbitten extremity.
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