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Life Over Limb: Field Amputation, Preparing For The Unthinkable

Here's what you'll learn

Dr. Avery McKenzie and Dr. Eric Adler discuss the rare and critical procedure of field amputations. Hear real-life insights, protocol development, and preparation strategies for when the unthinkable happens in emergency care.

Below is a copy of the field amputation protocol Dr. Adler and his team developed.

Below is a list of what is stocked in the field amputation kit and a picture of the kit itself laid out.

In addition to what is in the field amputation kit, the flight for life crews also routinely stock and have available:

  • For RSI – ketamine and rocuronium.
  • For pain and sedation- fentanyl, morphine, dilaudid, propofol, versed, Ativan.
  • For resuscitation- two units of whole blood. 

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Life Over Limb: Field Amputation, Preparing For The Unthinkable
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