Exclamation PointPlease call 911 immediately if you are having chest pain, difficulty breathing, severe bleeding, sudden weakness or numbness, or if you think you have a medical emergency.

Accidental Amputation

Call 911

1. Stop the Beeding

2. Check for and Treat Shock

3. Clean and Protect Wound

4. Save Amputated Part

In some cases, the amputated part can be reattached.

WebMD Medical Reference

Reviewed by Robert L. Norris, MD on December 02, 2011