Emergency Cases Northwest Group

059 On Ice

Situation

Amputated finger transported on ice.

Background

A man presented with an amputation of his middle finger, amputation just distal to the PIPJ. The amputated part and the patient were transported to the specialist centre for definitive care.

Assessment

The amputated part was wrapped in a saline soaked gauze, then placed in a plastic bag. This bag was then placed in another bag which was filled with ice.

Recommendation

The amputated part needs to be kept cool but not in direct contact with ice.

Do this:

https://plasticsurgerykey.com/replantation-strategies-of-the-hand-and-upper-extremity/

PLEASE DO NOT INCLUDE ANY PATIENT IDENTIFIABLE DATA OR GEO-LOCATION DATA IN THE SUBMISSION OR IN ANY ATTACHED IMAGES

Emergency Cases Northwest Group