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Fracture-First Aid and Emergency Treatment Guide

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Fracture

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   What is Fracture?
   Types
    Symptoms
   First-aid
   DO NOT
   Prevention

What is fracture?

A broken or cracked bone
Occurs when pressure is applied to bone
Occurs with / without displacement of bone fragments

Types

Open fracture: Skin breaks causing open wound
Closed fracture: Skin not broken
Complicated fractures: Damage of adjacent organs
Stress fracture: Hairline crack due to repeated stress
Greenstick fracture: In children's flexible bones

Symptoms

Severe pain
Difficulty in movement
Swelling/ bruising / bleeding
Deformity / abnormal twist of limb
Tenderness on applying pressure

First-aid

Depends on type & location of fracture

For open fractures

Control bleeding before treatment
Rinse and dress the wound

For open / closed fractures

Check the breathing
Calm the person
Examine for other injuries
Immobilize the broken wound
Apply ice to reduce pain / swelling
Consult a doctor

DO NOT

Massage the affected area
Straighten the broken bone
Move without support to broken bone
Move joints above / below the fracture
Give oral liquids / food

Prevention

Wear protective pads / helmets when driving
Teach children / practice, safe habits

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Member Comments ( 9 )

best immobilization with soft padding, bandaging and elevation into a triangular bandage to reduce swelling. JosephGravina - Marsaxlokk-Malta
(Posted by Guz418, Malta Date : 3/3/2012 )

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should we put plaster of paris on broken area while having swelling on that broken area
(Posted by anusapra, India Date : 8/3/2011 )

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(Posted by aagashesada, India Date : 7/27/2011 )