What Is A Non-freezing Cold Injury?
What Is A Non-freezing Cold Injury? Nonfreezing cold injury — NFCI is a general term that includes trench foot and its nautical equivalent immersion foot. NFCI involves injury to the soft tissues, nerves, and vasculature of distal extremities from prolonged exposure to wet, cold (but nonfreezing; generally 0 to 15°C or 32 to 59°F) conditions.