…the body part in a clean plastic bag if available, leaving some air inside for protection. Place this bag into a second bag containing ice or cold water — do not place the body part directly on ice or in water.
Label the bag with:
- the person’s name
- the destination hospital
- the name of the body part
Ensure the body part travels with the injured person.
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