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b. DIGITAL REPLANTATIONS
In the event of amputation, the amputated segment must be preserved without direct
contact with ice. Instead, it should be wrapped in a clean cloth and placed in a plastic bag
containing melting ice.
A common misconception among the public is to place the amputated limb or segment
directly on ice. Direct contact with ice must absolutely be avoided, as can sometimes be
observed with limb segments presented in emergency situations.
Direct contact with ice can lead to frostbite, compromising the possibility of successful
reimplantation, resulting in reconstruction failure and subsequent amputation.
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