Frostbite cases are up. But Akron Children's has a new treatment option

Akron Children’s is among the first U.S. hospitals using a new drug to prevent amputations among frostbite victims.

New frostbite drug dramatically reduces frostbite amputations at Akron Children’s Hospital

A new drug is helping doctors save the toes and fingers of frostbite patients this winter, dramatically reducing the number ...
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FDA approves first treatment for severe frostbite

The US Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved the first treatment for severe frostbite to reduce the risk of finger or toe amputation in adults. Iloprost injection, marketed under the ...

New treatment for frostbite helps patients avoid amputation

The brutal winter with its prolonged sub-zero temperatures has resulted in a large number of patients admitted to Akron ...
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New device to rewarm frostbitten hands and feet could prevent amputations

A University of Alberta team has developed a device to provide a more reliable, aseptic and economical treatment for frostbite, to be used in emergency rooms, shelters and even outdoors. "Frostbite ...
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Frostbite treatment: Doctor with Akron Children’s explains how it works

NEW YORK (PIX11) – A weekend winter storm is blanketing a big swath of the nation with snow and ice followed by dangerously cold temperatures which increases the risk of frostbite, especially for ...
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FDA announces approval for first severe frostbite treatment

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced what it says is the first-ever treatment for severe frostbite following an open-label, controlled trial. Aurlumyn, or iloprost, is an injectable ...