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Originally posted by ldinternet
What are some of the first steps taken if... say... a guy is brought in, he's just had two legs chopped off in a serious auto accident?
Interesting thread.
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Relatively simple in the absence of other injuries. 1. follow standard protocols for shock 2. stop blood loss / replace fluids / transfuse if necessary 3. refer for emergency surgery once stabilized.
Usually its not that easy, because if its an auto accident where the legs are mangled badly there will likely be other injuries. spinal stuff, internal hemorrhaging etc.