Frostbite
Assessment and management of cold injuries.
Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGP (General Practitioner)
Last reviewed: 21 October 2025
Clinical Guidelines
Alaska Acute Frostbite Management Guidelines
National
American Burn Association Clinical Practice Guidelines on the Management of Severe FrostbiteNational
Frostbite and Immersion Foot Care (CPG ID: 59) – Joint Trauma System Clinical Practice GuidelineNational
Wilderness Medical Society Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Frostbite (2024 Update)National
Wilderness Medical Society Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Frostbite: 2019 UpdateNational
Wilderness Medical Society Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Frostbite: 2024 UpdateNational
American Burn Association Clinical Practice Guidelines on the Treatment of Severe FrostbiteLocal
Frostbite and Immersion Foot Care, Joint Trauma System Clinical Practice GuidelineLocal
National Athletic Trainers' Association Position Statement: Environmental Cold InjuriesLocal
Wilderness Medical Society Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Frostbite: 2019 UpdateLocal
Wilderness Medical Society Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Frostbite: 2024 UpdateLocal