Re: MDs for field amputations

["Mike Shuken" <mikeshuken@value.net>]

All this talk about field amputations makes me wonder what concerns you have
to think about to do the procedure...

I would think:

-Controlling bleeding.  (Clamping or cauterizing as you go?)

-Preventing fat or bone emboli.

-Pain control (with a heavy dose of an amnesiac as well...).

-Sterile procedure as far as it is practical to prevent future
sepses/infection.

Anyone know what is specifically involved - is it actually a pretty simple
procedure or is it fairly difficult?

Mike

Mike Shuken
Paramedic
AMR
Oakland, Calif.

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