| Front | What is evisceration, and what should you do when faced with it? |
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| Back | This is when organs protrude through a wound. Do not touch or move the exposed organs; cover the wound with sterile gauze moistened with sterile saline solution and secure with an occlusive dressing; if you do not suspect spinal injury, flex the uninjured legs to relieve pressure. |
Tags: 24, injuries, soft-tissue
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