Penis Blog

Since the penis removal incident in Anchorage, many of you probably have wondered, "What do I do if someone cuts off my penis?" Click on the link for nurse training on managing a penis amputation. Also applies to limbs and other easily detached body parts.

An accident that severs a finger or limb can result in significant disability, but reattachment is often possible. Giving your patient the best possible nursing care will go a long way toward restoring function.

"Can my fingers be reattached?"

Anxious queries like this one are not uncommon for emergency medical technicians and ED nurses. Some 30,000 people in United States lose a limb, digit, or other part of their body to accidental amputation each year.1

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