In addition to your transport time to the hospital, prehospital treatment of a frostbitten body part is MAINLY dependent upon:
A) the percentage of the body surface affected and the patient's general underlying health.
B) whether the affected part has been partially or completely thawed prior to your arrival.
C) the patient's core body temperature and blood pressure at the time of initial patient contact.
D) the estimated length of exposure to the cold environment and the potential for concomitant injuries.
Answer: B) whether the affected part has been partially or completely thawed prior to your arrival.
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