All articles tagged with #frostbite
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Gizmodo
A 23-year-old man developed frostbite in his mouth and throat after inhaling nitrous oxide from a whipped cream canister, highlighting the dangers of recreational use of 'whippets' which can cause cold-related injuries and other health risks.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Fox Weather
Rangers from Denali National Park and Preserve have been conducting multiple high-altitude rescues as the mountaineering season begins, with climbers suffering from frostbite and hypothermia. Two climbers remain stranded near Denali's summit due to poor weather conditions, while another was successfully rescued. The Alaska Air National Guard and park rangers are coordinating efforts to reach the remaining climbers once conditions improve.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Anchorage Daily News
Two international climbers are stranded near Denali's summit with hypothermia and frostbite after sending an SOS call. One climber was rescued, but weather conditions have hindered further rescue efforts for the remaining two.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The New York Times
Several fans of the Kansas City Chiefs suffered frostbite during a bitterly cold playoff game in January, with twelve people requiring amputations, mostly involving fingers and toes, according to Research Medical Center in Kansas City. The hospital treated dozens of patients who experienced frostbite during an 11-day cold snap, with some cases not related to the football game. The hospital noted that symptoms of frostbite can develop slowly, and that many patients could not identify when their injuries occurred.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by MSNBC
Several fans who attended the Kansas City Chiefs’ playoff game against the Miami Dolphins in freezing temperatures suffered from frostbite, with 12 out of 30 patients treated at a Missouri hospital requiring amputation surgeries, mostly involving fingers and toes. The game, which took place in -2 degrees Fahrenheit with a wind chill of -24 degrees, was the fourth-coldest in NFL history, leading to 69 people needing aid, nearly half of whom showed symptoms of hypothermia.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Yahoo Sports
Several Kansas City Chiefs fans were among the 12 people who required amputations due to frostbite following the frigid playoff game on January 13. Research Medical Center confirmed that some fans were part of the total amputation cases and expects the number to grow as injuries evolve. The hospital primarily performed amputations on fingers and toes due to the brutal cold front experienced in Kansas City. Despite the extreme weather, the Chiefs defeated the Miami Dolphins in a 26-7 rout on their way to a second consecutive Super Bowl victory.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Fox News
Twelve individuals who attended the frigid Kansas City Chiefs-Miami Dolphins wild card round game in January had to undergo amputations due to frostbite, with some needing surgeries involving mostly fingers and toes. The game had a kickoff temperature of minus-4 degrees Fahrenheit, with wind gusts making it the fourth-coldest game in NFL history. Research Medical Center in Kansas City confirmed the amputations and stated that more surgeries are expected over the next few weeks.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC Sports
Following the Dolphins-Chiefs deep-freeze playoff game, some attendees have undergone amputations due to frostbite, with more expected in the coming weeks. The NFL faces questions about liability for injuries sustained in extreme cold, prompting consideration of whether games should be postponed or moved in such conditions. While attendees make their own choices, the league may need to reevaluate its policies in light of severe weather-related injuries.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by KMBC Kansas City
Some attendees of the frigid Kansas City Chiefs playoff game in January had to undergo amputations, with a hospital confirming that some of the 12 people who had amputations had been at the game. The game against the Miami Dolphins had a temperature of minus 4 degrees Fahrenheit and windchill of minus 27 degrees F, shattering the stadium's record. The University of Kansas hospital also treated frostbite victims but didn't report any amputations. The game went on as scheduled despite the dangerous cold, unlike the Buffalo Bills' game, which was postponed due to a snowstorm.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by ESPN
Following the frigid Kansas City Chiefs playoff game in January, Research Medical Center reported treating dozens of people for frostbite, with 12 individuals, including some attendees of the game, requiring amputations mostly involving fingers and toes. The University of Kansas hospital also treated frostbite victims from the game but did not report any amputations. The game's temperature was minus 4 degrees Fahrenheit with wind gusts creating a wind chill of minus 27, making it the coldest game in Arrowhead Stadium history. The Chiefs have not yet responded to requests for comment.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Associated Press
Some attendees of the frigid Kansas City Chiefs playoff game in January had to undergo amputations, mostly involving fingers and toes, due to the record-breaking cold temperatures. The University of Kansas hospital also treated frostbite victims from the game, which took place in minus 4 degrees Fahrenheit with windchills of minus 27 degrees. The coldest game in NFL history remains the 1967 NFL championship, known as the Ice Bowl, with a windchill of 48 below zero.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Athletic
Many fans who attended the Kansas City Chiefs wild-card game at Arrowhead Stadium in January and suffered from frostbite are now facing the need for amputations, with 70% of frostbite victims seeking medical attention at the Grossman Burn Center requiring amputations. The extremely cold conditions during the game, with a temperature of minus-4 at kickoff and a windchill of minus-27, led to severe frostbite for many attendees. Those who may avoid amputations have undergone weeks of treatment in hyperbaric oxygen tanks but will still experience long-term effects. The game also saw Chiefs star Patrick Mahomes' helmet shatter due to the extreme weather conditions.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC News
Following the frigid Kansas City Chiefs playoff game in January, at least 12 attendees have undergone amputation surgeries due to severe frostbite, with 30 patients treated for frostbite in total. The hospital cautioned against directly linking the amputations to the game, as some patients may have been exposed to cold in other ways. Despite the extreme weather, only 15 fans, 10 with cold-related symptoms, were taken to hospitals, and the game was one of the coldest in NFL history.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by USA TODAY
During the Kansas City Chiefs' playoff game against the Miami Dolphins, which was one of the coldest in NFL history, fans endured freezing temperatures resulting in dozens suffering from frostbite and hypothermia-related injuries, with some possibly facing amputations. The extreme cold also caused Patrick Mahomes' helmet to shatter and Chiefs head coach Andy Reid's mustache to freeze. The NFL's cold-weather protocol does not provide guidance on postponing games in dangerously cold weather or how fans should approach extreme temperatures, and it remains unclear if the league will review its policy after this incident.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by South Florida Sun Sentinel
Following the frigid playoff game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Miami Dolphins in January, 70% of patients referred for frostbite injuries are now being advised to schedule amputations, with the majority being Chiefs fans. The game took place in extremely cold temperatures, leading to numerous cases of severe frostbite among attendees.