These estimates are reinforced by a 1969 NCHS survey which cites the use of 46,000 upper-limb prostheses and 126,000 lower-limb prostheses or 52% and 76% of the arm and leg amputees respectively in that survey of the civilian, non-institutional population.
Rinse with apple cider vinegar. Among the many medical treatments apple cider vinegar can be used for, expediting the healing process of poison ivy exposure is one of them. Use a cotton pad to gently apply the vinegar to the area, or rinse it with a mixture of equal parts vinegar and water.
Oatmeal is one of the most popular home remedies for poison ivy. An oatmeal bath soothes the itching related to the rash, but if you do not have time to soak in oatmeal, there are other options. Make some plain oatmeal and make sure it is not hot and that it sits for a few minutes so that it gets really thick.