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…..dressing, then collect any detached body parts. Place them in a plastic bag where available, try to retain some air in the bag to afford some extra protection to the body part. If available, place the first bag into a second filled with ice or cold water. A bowl or bucket to put the ice in would also be suitable.

Seal and label the bag writing the person’s name, the hospital they are going to, and the name of the severed item, ensure the person travels with the body part.

Tomorrow we will continue to look at bleeding…..

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Currently, there are temporary changes to the steps to be followed in resuscitation. These can be found in the video below or by clicking here to see the New Zealand Resuscitation Council temporary guideline recommendation. 

Click the link to go to the New Zealand Resuscitation Council Covid-19 recommended modifications for delivering resuscitation whilst the pandemic remains a threat. Click play to see a short video outlining CPR modifications that should be followed during the pandemic.

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Acknowledgement

Data and information are fact-checked against various recognised sources, including the New Zealand Resuscitation Council, Health Navigator New Zealand, St John, and other recognised entities specialising in the specific subject content. It should be noted that variances in protocols exist and where necessary are identified.


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