Part of the treatment for frostbite of the feet is the rapid rewarming of the cold injury. What is the preferred method of rewarming?

Correct Answer: Option B — Immersion of the feet in water between 104oF to 107.6oF.

Rapid rewarming of frostbitten tissue is best achieved through immersion in warm water. Maintaining the temperature between 104°F and 107.6°F is critical to promote thawing without causing thermal burns to the damaged, desensitized tissue. Avoid rubbing, which can cause further mechanical damage to frozen skin cells.