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Fractures
A fracture is a broken or
cracked bone. It may be diagnosed by being felt or heard, by pain, difficulty in moving,
tenderness, swelling, bruising, deformity or symptoms of shock.
The keynote of first aid
treatment is to prevent movement.
Treatment:
- Difficulty in breathing,
severe bleeding and unconsciousness
must be dealt with before broken bones.
- Treat all fractures
in the position found, if possible. If removal to hospital is imminent, gently support the
injured part by hand, place the casualty in a comfortable position and support with rolled
up blankets.
- If transportation is delayed, immobilise
the injured part by securing it to the sound part of the body with padding and bandages -
as illustrated, arm to body, leg to leg).
- Treat for shock.
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