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• Apply hemostatic dressing with pressure for residual bleeding.
• Secure the stump with dressings/tape. Leave the tourniquets in place.
• If the amputated limb is retrievable, place sterile saline soaked gauze over the end and place
the limb in a plastic bag, keep out of sight of the patient, do not put on ice, and deliver to
the surgeon.
• Maintain sedation and analgesia.
• Perform detailed documentation including indication, name of second PJ agreeing on need
for amputation, all meds given.

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