Industrial machinery, power tools and cutting equipment make dramatic amputations a real risk in many workplaces.

 

           Immediate Response

  • Call ambulance immediately.
  • Control bleeding with firm direct pressure and clean dressing.
  • Keep the person warm and treat for shock.
  • Keep them calm – panic increases blood loss.
  • Don’t assume reimplantation isn’t possible.
         The severed part

  • Don’t clean or scrub the severed part.
  • Wrap in clean, damp cloth or gauze.
  • Place in sealed plastic bag.
  • Place that bag in ice water – not directly on ice.
  • Hand it over to the paramedics or doctor.
THE GOLDEN RULE: Time is critical!

Proper handling of the severed part can mean the difference between reimplantation and permanent loss.

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