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how to transport a piece of tongue

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follow these steps to transport a piece of severed tongue.

  1. wrap the piece of tongue in a clean cloth or sterile gauze, if available.
  2. 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.
  3. go to the emergency room right away.

    be sure to take the bag with you.

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