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Frostbite Expertise When It Matters

The International Frostbite Resource Group UK (IFRG-UK) connects patients, clinicians, and those working in extreme environments with trusted, evidence based frostbite advice and specialist support, wherever it is needed.

Welcome

Welcome to our frostbite information resource. This website has been created to provide accessible, evidence-based information for both members of the public and healthcare professionals seeking to better understand frostbite, its prevention, recognition, and management. Whether you are looking for guidance on staying safe in cold environments, learning about treatment options, or accessing clinical resources, we hope you find this website informative, practical, and useful.

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Quality in Emergency Care Committee

06 August 2026

The Quality in Emergency Care Committee at The Royal College of Emergency Medicine has kindly agreed to include a link to IFRG-UK on its Clinical Standards and Guidance webpage.

IFRG launched at ISMM

28 May 2026

At last week’s World Mountain Medicine Conference in Hathersage, IFRG-UK welcomed members from the USA and Canada to officially launch the International Frostbite Resource Group and unveil...

Cold Injuries Surge Amongst US...

20 April 2026

Cold Weather Injuries Among the Active and Reserve Components of the U.S. Armed Forces, July 2020–June 2025