[Initial gestures in response to victims of limb trauma in pre-hospital care]. / Les gestes initiaux face au traumatisé des membres.

Limb trauma is a frequent pathology in pre-hospital care. The first responder caregiver plays a crucial role in terms of the application of the initial care in order to save the limb and life of the patient and to limit the functional consequences. He has to follow strict rules of safety and efficiency. The quality of his initial assessment will guide him towards the most appropriate care and the appropriate chronology.