If necessary, begin rescue breathing, CPR , or bleeding control . Calm and reassure the victim.
Amputation is painful and extremely frightening.
Control bleeding by applying direct pressure to the wound , by elevating the injured area, and, if necessary, by using pressure point bleeding control. If the bleeding continues, recheck the source of the bleeding and reapply direct pressure, with help from someone who is not fatigued. If the victim is suffering from life-threatening bleeding, a constriction bandage or tourniquet will be easier to use than compression of pressure points. Save and keep with the patient any severed body parts. Remove contaminating material, and gently rinse the body part if the cut end is contaminated with dirt.