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amputation repair, loss of a body part, traumatic amputation, loss of a body part, a finger, toe, arm, leg-- that occurs, the result of an accident, trauma, an accident, trauma results in complete amputation, body part is totally severed, part sometimes, reattached, proper care is taken, the severed part, stump, partial amputation, soft-tissue connection remains, depending on the severity, the injury, partially severed extremity, not be able to be reattached, various complications associated, amputation of a body part, most important of these, bleeding, shock, infection, wounds, long-term outcome, amputees has improved, due to better understanding, the management of traumatic amputation, early emergency, critical care management, new surgical techniques, early rehabilitation, new prosthetic designs, new limb replantation techniques have been moderately successful, incomplete nerve regeneration remains a major limiting factor, traumatic amputee, better outcome from having a well-fitting, functional prosthesis than a nonfunctional replanted limb, traumatic amputations, result directly from factory, farm, power tool accidents, from motor vehicle accidents, natural disasters, war, terrorist attacks, cause traumatic amputations, a body part, completely, partially cut off, bleeding, minimal, severe, depending on the location, nature, the injury, pain, degree of pain is not always related, severity, the injury, bleeding, crushed body tissue, badly mangled, still partially attached by muscle, bone, tendon, skin, check the victim's airway, open, check breathing, circulation, rescue breathing, cpr, bleeding control, try to calm, reassure the victim, amputation is painful, extremely frightening, control bleeding by applying direct pressure, wound, by elevating the injured area, by using pressure point bleeding control, bleeding continues, recheck the source, the bleeding, reapply direct pressure, help from someone who is not fatigued, victim is suffering from life-threatening bleeding, a constriction bandage, tourniquet, easier, use than compression of pressure points, save any severed body parts, ensure that they stay, the patient, remove contaminating material, gently rinse the body part cut end is contaminated, dirt, wrap the severed part, clean, damp cloth, sealed plastic bag, immerse the bag in cold water, ice water, not directly immerse the part, water, don't put the severed part directly on ice, not use dry ice, cause frostbite, injury, cold water is not available, keep the part away from heat, save it, the emergency personnel, take it, hospital, cooling the severed part, keep it viable, 18 hours, cooling, remain viable, 4 to 6 hours, take steps, prevent shock, lay the victim flat, raise the feet, 12 inches, cover the victim, a coat, blanket, not place the victim in this position, a head, neck, leg injury is suspected, makes the victim uncomfortable, once the bleeding, site, the amputation is under control, examine the person, signs of injury that, require emergency treatment, treat fractures, additional cuts, injuries appropriately, stay, the victim, medical help is obtained, not forget that saving the victim's life is more important than saving a body part, not overlook other, less obvious, injuries, not attempt to push any part back into place, not decide that a body part is too small to save, not place a tourniquet, the bleeding is life threatening, the entire limb placed in jeopardy, not raise false hopes of reattachment, a victim severs a limb, finger, toe, body part, should call immediately, emergency medical assistance, use safety equipment, using factory, farm, power tools, wear seat belts, driving a motor vehicle, always use good judgment, observe appropriate safety precautions.