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Just a few questions regarding in field amputations....
Does your agency have anything in the protocols regarding in-field amputations? I'm sure it is pretty infrequent that an amputation needs to be performed in the field. But what if it does, Suppose the nearest trauma surgeon is an hour away, Should a department have someone that is trained in amputating? It would be a last resort for an entanglement as you can't always take something apart to where you can get the PT out. Is there even a need for this to be placed in protocols? Use in man made disaster or natural disaster may be beneficial. What are your views on Field amputations.
Thanks,
Andrew
Does your agency have anything in the protocols regarding in-field amputations? I'm sure it is pretty infrequent that an amputation needs to be performed in the field. But what if it does, Suppose the nearest trauma surgeon is an hour away, Should a department have someone that is trained in amputating? It would be a last resort for an entanglement as you can't always take something apart to where you can get the PT out. Is there even a need for this to be placed in protocols? Use in man made disaster or natural disaster may be beneficial. What are your views on Field amputations.
Thanks,
Andrew