First aid or emergency care given immediately after the amputation has a critical impact on both the physicians' ability to salvage and reattach the severed part(s) and the patient's ability to regain feeling and function.
Amputation.
Amputation
i would prefer an amputation
amputation of the limb becomes the only alternative treatment.
amputation
The only guaranteed way to avoid it is amputation.
No, amputation has never been a safe and effective treatment for snakebit.
Yes, chemical burns from acids can lead to amputation if the damage is severe enough. When the skin and underlying tissues are extensively injured, particularly if there is necrosis or loss of function, amputation may be necessary to prevent further complications, such as infection. Prompt medical treatment is crucial to minimize damage and improve outcomes. The extent of the burn and the speed of intervention are key factors in determining the need for amputation.
Approximately 5% to 10% of patients with severe crushed leg injuries may require amputation, depending on the extent of the damage to bones, muscles, and blood vessels. Factors influencing the need for amputation include the severity of the injury, the patient's overall health, and the effectiveness of initial treatment. Early intervention and surgical management can often help preserve the limb and reduce the likelihood of amputation.
No. Once gangrene has set in the involved tissue is dead and so cannot be saved.
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In the British navy in the eighteenth century, ships' surgeons were given the epithet "sawbones" because the common treatment for injuries to limbs was amputation. The amputation procedure involved cutting through soft tissue, sawing through the bone, then cauterising the stump with tar.