How to Transport a Piece of Tongue
Topic Overview
Follow these steps to transport a piece of severed tongue:
- Wrap the piece of tongue in a clean cloth or
sterile gauze, if available.
- Put the wrapped piece of tongue in a
bag of ice to keep it cool. Do not put the tongue directly on the ice. Do not
immerse the tongue in ice water.
- Go to the emergency room right
away. Be sure to take the bag with you.
Credits
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By
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Healthwise Staff |
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Primary Medical Reviewer
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William H. Blahd, Jr., MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine |
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Specialist Medical Reviewer
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David Messenger, MD |
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Last Revised
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July 20, 2012 |
Last Revised:
July 20, 2012