02/23/2026
❄️ FROSTBITE WARNING from our Hyperbaric/Wound Care directors, Dr. Alan Slepian and Dr. Aryeh Schulman.
The snow may be beautiful, but it brings freezing temperatures — and with this week’s forecast not looking promising, frostbite is a serious risk. Remember, frostbite doesn’t discriminate. It can affect anyone exposed to extreme cold.
⚠️ Prevention Tips:
🧥 Add layers: Wear a moisture-wicking base layer, insulating mid-layers, and a waterproof/windproof outer layer.
🧤 Protect extremities: Cover up with warm hats, scarves, gloves, multiple layers of socks, and waterproof boots.
💧 Stay dry: Avoid cotton (it holds moisture) and change out of wet clothing immediately.
🏠 Limit exposure: Stay indoors as much as possible.
🚶 Stay active: Keep moving to promote healthy blood flow (but avoid sweating).
🚫 Avoid alcohol & smoking: They restrict blood vessels, reduce circulation, and decrease your skin’s sensitivity to cold.
🚨 Symptoms to Watch For:
• Skin color changes: Early signs include pale or reddish-purple skin. Advanced cases may appear white, grayish-yellow, or waxy. Severe frostbite can cause skin to turn hard and black (a sign of tissue death).
• Sensation changes: Cold, tingling, stinging, or pain at first. More serious cases may result in numbness or loss of feeling.
• Skin texture changes: Skin may feel firm or hard. Blisters after rewarming can indicate moderate to severe injury.
Please take precautions, check on vulnerable family members and neighbors, and stay safe during this cold stretch. 💙
