In short: If a body part has been cut or torn off, call 112 and stop the bleeding first: press, and if needed tighten a tourniquet. Wrap the severed part in a clean cloth moistened with water and put it in a sealed bag, then put that bag into another one with ice and water. Write down the name and time and hand it to the medics. All 38 first-aid instructions, based on state-institution and international guidelines (Lithuanian Ministry of Health, NVSC, VVKT, ERC, IFRC), are in the InCaseMap app and work offline — together with a map of hospitals, pharmacies and shelters.
What to do
- Call 112.
- Stop the bleeding first: press, and if needed tighten a tourniquet.
- Wrap the severed part in a clean cloth moistened with water and put it in a sealed bag.
- Put that bag into another one with ice and water. Write down the name and the time.
- Hand it to the medics – it must travel with the person.
What not to do
- Do not put it directly on ice and do not freeze it.
Frequently asked questions
Should the severed part go directly on ice?
No. Do not put it directly on ice and do not freeze it — only in a bag placed inside another bag with ice and water.
Who should take the severed part?
Hand it to the medics — it must travel with the person.
Sources
- European Resuscitation Council Guidelines 2025: adult and paediatric resuscitation, first aid. Resuscitation 2025; 215 doi.org
- IFRC International First Aid, Resuscitation and Education Guidelines 2020 ifrc.org
Based on: European Resuscitation Council (ERC), International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC). Translated from the Lithuanian text checked 5 October 2026.
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