Sunday, May 8, 2016

Emergency First Aid in Fracture.



Fracture and First Aid :- 

A broken bone, or a fracture, can occur during an athletic competition, accident, or some kind of trauma. Broken bones are usually not life threatening, but they do require immediate medical care.

Symptoms of a Broken Bone :-

1.Intense pain at the site of the injury that worsens with movement
2.Swelling, numbness, or bluish color of the injured area
3.Deformity of the limb or joint if the injury occurred in the arm or leg
4.Bone protruding through the skin
5.Loss of movement of the affected area.

First Aid Care :-

1.If the person is unconscious and/or not breathing or moving, call 
 for Ambulance Support.



2.Stop any bleeding. Apply pressure to the wound with a sterile bandage, a clean cloth.



3.Give first aid treatment for shock if present  ,the person should lie quietly with the feet elevated about 12 inches with Blanket cover.


4.Immobilize the injured area if you will be moving the victim.



5.Apply a cold compress or ice in a plastic bag to the injured area with cloth in-between Skin and ice. 


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