Amputation Questions and Answers
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What is the primary goal in the initial management of a traumatic amputation?
The primary goal is to control bleeding and preserve the amputated part by wrapping it in a
sterile, moist dressing and placing it in a sealed container.
How is a...
Amputation Questions and Answers
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What is the primary goal in the initial management of a traumatic amputation?
✔✔The primary goal is to control bleeding and preserve the amputated part by wrapping it in a
sterile, moist dressing and placing it in a sealed container.
How is a traumatic amputation typically classified?
✔✔A traumatic amputation is classified based on the level of amputation, such as upper limb or
lower limb, and whether it is partial or complete.
What is the main purpose of applying a tourniquet in the case of severe limb injury?
✔✔The main purpose of applying a tourniquet is to control severe hemorrhage by stopping
blood flow to the injured limb.
What are common complications associated with limb amputation?
✔✔Common complications include infection, phantom limb pain, and wound healing issues.
What is the role of rehabilitation following an amputation?
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, ✔✔Rehabilitation aims to help the patient adjust to the loss of the limb, including physical
therapy to improve mobility and fitting for prosthetics.
How does the use of a prosthesis benefit a patient after an amputation?
✔✔A prosthesis restores function and appearance, allowing the patient to perform daily
activities and improve quality of life.
What is phantom limb pain, and how is it managed?
✔✔Phantom limb pain is the sensation of pain in a limb that is no longer present, and it can be
managed with medications, physical therapy, and psychological support.
How should an amputated body part be preserved for reattachment?
✔✔The amputated part should be wrapped in a sterile, moist gauze, placed in a sealed plastic
bag, and then kept cool without direct contact with ice.
What immediate action should be taken if an amputated part is not immediately available for
reattachment?
✔✔Immediate action includes controlling bleeding, managing shock, and providing wound care
to prevent infection and prepare for potential prosthetic use.
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