First aid treatment for amputations: Amputated part can be re-implanted with a good possibility of success if it is kept dry & cool right from the first moment and the patient reaches the hospital within 3 to 4 hours. The bigger the amputated part, the shorter should be the interval between accident and surgery. In case of accidental amputation of body parts like finger, hand, etc. Remember following….
Ø Arrest the bleeding by applying a tight bandage above the bleeding point.
Ø Put the amputated part in clean, dry plastic bag with a knot or a piece of twin.
Ø Keeps the closed plastic bag in another bag containing ice and water.
Ø Make sure that neither water nor ice comes in contact with the amputated part.
Ø Send the patient and the amputated part to nearest Hospital.
Ø Do not allow the victim to eat or drink anything.
Ø Do not use any preservative
Ø Arrest the bleeding by applying a tight bandage above the bleeding point.
Ø Put the amputated part in clean, dry plastic bag with a knot or a piece of twin.
Ø Keeps the closed plastic bag in another bag containing ice and water.
Ø Make sure that neither water nor ice comes in contact with the amputated part.
Ø Send the patient and the amputated part to nearest Hospital.
Ø Do not allow the victim to eat or drink anything.
Ø Do not use any preservative
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