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

Table 3.

Predicted times to reach thresholds within 250 minutes of exposure while outside.

Temperature (Ta) Condition Body Part Numbness/Dexterity loss (8°C) Pain (5°C) Frostbite (<1°C)
5°C Low protection Exposed skin <10 min <10 min -
Hands/Fingers - - -
Feet/Toes - - -
High protection Exposed skin <10 min 40 min -
Hands/Fingers - - -
Feet/Toes - - -
−8°C Low protection Exposed skin <10 min <10 min <10 min
Hands/Fingers - - -
Feet/Toes 95 min - -
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 65 min - -
Feet/Toes 45 min 55 min 75 min
High protection Exposed skin <10 min <10 min <10 min
Hands/Fingers - - -
Feet/Toes 95 min 130 min 220 min