A Case of Nonfreezing Cold Injury—A Nonoccupational Case Seen in an Occupational Clinic
Work is a social determinant of health with far-reaching impacts, such as economic security, hazard exposure, and access to health care. This is a case report of a National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) employee who sustained a nonfreezing cold injury in a nonoccupational/nonwork-related setting but sought and received care at her place of work, a NASA Health Unit. This case presents an infrequent diagnosis and highlights the value of an on-site health care facility in management of conditions common and rare. An on-site health unit can play an important role in offering timely evaluations and increasing health care access during working hours.
Authors
- Adrian Crowe
- Michelle Bradford
- Sheryl R. Ashton-Jones
- Nona M. Lowry
- Abigail E. McDonald
Institutions
- Goddard Space Flight Center (US)
- Wallops Flight Facility (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Annals of Internal Medicine Clinical Cases
- Published
- 2026-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7326/aimcc.2025.0454
- Primary Topic
- Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00