Amputation: Do’s & Dont’s

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Amputation is the removal of a body part or a limb. Amputation involves a number of reasons that may include trauma or accident, any medical illness, or surgery. As a medical illness measure, amputation can be done to prevent the infection of one part of the body to another. For Instance, in case of diabetic complications, a foot of a person may be amputated. however, in special cases like congenital amputation, fetal limbs are being cut off by constructive bands.

Amandeep Hospital is one of Punjab's best multispeciality hospitals having expertise in various fields including Amputation Surgery. The hospital has its premises on G.T Road, Model Town, Amritsar, Punjab

Types Of Amputation

  • Arm Amputation
  • Leg Amputation
  • Nose Amputation (Rhinotomy)
  • Tongue Amputation (Glossectomy)
  • Eyes Amputation (Enucleation)
  • BreastAmputation ( Mastectomy)
  • Testiles Amputation ( Castration)
  • Penis Amputation ( Penectomy)
  • Foreskin Amputation (Circumcision)
  • Waist Amputation (Hemicorporectomy)
In Amputation, the body part is completely removed or it is partially removed and it remains attached to the rest of the body. Amandeep hospital has performed umpteen Successful amputation surgeries by reattaching amputated parts to the body. however, the entire success of surgery depends on the following things :
  • What was the body part that was amputated
  • What was the condition of the amputated part when it was brought to the hospital
  • What was the time difference between receiving first medical attention and amputation
  • Last but not least the general health of an injured person plays a vital role in successful surgeries.

How a person should react if they witness an Amputation?

The main focus should be that the amputation may not bleed much. For this process following measures can be taken:

  • If available, try to touch the wound after washing your hands and then put on gloves. However, if gloves are not available any cleanest material available can be used.
  • Make sure that you lie down the injured person and remove or clean any visible clothing around the wound and forget not to elevate the bleeding site or injured area.
  • Apply full direct pressure for 15-20 minutes to stop bleeding however if this does not happen as bleeding may continue to 30-45 minutes the wound should be a splint or cleaned to prevent further damage or infection.
  • While applying pressure you need to make sure that pressure should be light just to slow down blood loss.

How to bring an amputated part to a hospital?

The main focus should be that the amputation may not bleed much. For this process following measures can be taken:

  • Rinse dirt and debris from the part with clean water but keep it in mind you don’t scrub the part.
  • Wrap the amputated part in a clean cloth, if possible in sterile gauze.
  • Put the part in a plastic or waterproof bag and place the bag on ice. The major focus is to keep the part cool but its direct contact with ice may more cause damage.
  • Send the injured part with the patient to the hospital.

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