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Figure 23. A, If you can find the amputated part, rinse it with clean water. B, If it will fit, place the wrapped part in a
watertight plastic bag. C, Place that bag in another labeled bag.
Important Never place the amputated body part directly on ice or in water because the ice
or water may damage it.
Actions for Follow these steps when giving first aid to a person with an amputation:
Amputation
Step Action
1
2 Make sure the scene is safe. Get the first aid kit and AED.
3 Wear PPE.
4 Phone or ask someone to phone your emergency response number
5 (or 911).
Stop the bleeding from the injured area with pressure. You will
have to press for a long time with very firm pressure to stop the
bleeding.
If you find the amputated part, protect it.
Stay with the injured person until someone with more advanced
training arrives and takes over.
3. Bleeding You Can't See
What You In this section we'll cover when to suspect bleeding you can't see and how to
Wiii Learn provide first aid for bleeding you can't see.
Definitions and An injury inside the body may be minor or severe.
Key Facts
Being hit hard in the chest or abdomen or falling can cause bleeding inside the
body. You may not see physical signs of this bleeding, or you may see a bruise.
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Figure 23. A, If you can find the amputated part, rinse it with clean water. B, If it will fit, place the wrapped part in a
watertight plastic bag. C, Place that bag in another labeled bag.
Important Never place the amputated body part directly on ice or in water because the ice
or water may damage it.
Actions for Follow these steps when giving first aid to a person with an amputation:
Amputation
Step Action
1
2 Make sure the scene is safe. Get the first aid kit and AED.
3 Wear PPE.
4 Phone or ask someone to phone your emergency response number
5 (or 911).
Stop the bleeding from the injured area with pressure. You will
have to press for a long time with very firm pressure to stop the
bleeding.
If you find the amputated part, protect it.
Stay with the injured person until someone with more advanced
training arrives and takes over.
3. Bleeding You Can't See
What You In this section we'll cover when to suspect bleeding you can't see and how to
Wiii Learn provide first aid for bleeding you can't see.
Definitions and An injury inside the body may be minor or severe.
Key Facts
Being hit hard in the chest or abdomen or falling can cause bleeding inside the
body. You may not see physical signs of this bleeding, or you may see a bruise.
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