Amputated digits are preserved in
The amputated digits are cleansed under saline solution, wrapped in saline moistened gauze, and placed in a plastic bag The plastic bag containing the pa is then placed on (not packed in) a bed of ice in a suitable container The amputated pa should never be immersed in Non-physiological solution such as antiseptics or alcohol Ref: Sabiston 20th edition Pgno :1996
Cold saline
Cold ringer lactate
Plastic bag in ice
Deep freezer
General surgery