How to Transport a Piece of Tongue

Overview

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.