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Fracture
Blood Circulation Of A Fractured Area

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Following fracture, it is necessary to examine the effect of the fracture on blood circulation.

This can be done by pressing firmly over the skin beyond the fracture site. For example, if the fracture is in the leg, press on the foot.

It should first blanch white and then "pink up" in about two seconds.

Signs of lack of blood supply

Pale or blue skin

Numbness over the affected area

Loss of pulse

If circulation is poor and trained personnel are NOT quickly available, try to realign the limb into a normal resting position.

This will reduce swelling, pain, and damage to the tissues from lack of blood.

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Posted by: jhaypeenaco Posted on: 07/31/2011

may fourth finger on my right foot hurts. i cannot move it freely. but when i touch it, it seems there is no broken bone. can it be on the nerves?

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Posted by: SeLveR05(Guest) Posted on: 12/28/2010

how long the fracture rib heal?

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Posted by: cakirules(Guest) Posted on: 10/24/2009

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