Purpose: To grade the degree of frostbite based on the appearance of the injured area.						Citations with documentation. 34.01.08	Medal Project 2002. See disclaimer.
data	enter
Are you evaluating a patient with cold exposure injury? (Y or N)		:-):-):-)
enter an "x" in the appropriate column for each question (give only 1 answer per row)
	normal	whitish or yellow plaque	superficial blister with clear fluid	deeper blister with reddish fluid	discolored skin without blister	extensive cyanotic region
outer appearance of injured area							Yes	4
	none	superficial	focal tissue loss	extensive tissue loss
tissue loss							Yes	3
calculate	result
data complete?	Yes
evaluation appropriate?	Yes	:-):-):-)
degree of frostbite	fourth	degree
probable outcome	gangrene