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. 2023 Mar 29;82(1):2194504. doi: 10.1080/22423982.2023.2194504

Table 2.

Predicted times to reach thresholds within 250 minutes of exposure while in the vehicle.

Temperature (Ta) Condition Body Part Numbness/Dexterity loss (8°C) Pain (5°C) Frostbite (<1°C)
−8°C Low protection Exposed skin <10 min <10 min <10 min
Hands/Fingers - - -
Feet/Toes - - -
High protection Exposed skin <10 min <10 min <10 min
Hands/Fingers - - -
Feet/Toes - - -
−20°C Low protection Exposed skin <10 min <10 min <10 min
Hands/Fingers 205 min - -
Feet/Toes 65 min 130 min -
High protection Exposed skin <10 min <10 min <10 min
Hands/Fingers - - -
Feet/Toes 130 min 185 min -