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First Aid for Fracture

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1.Try to maintain the patient still and composed. Prevent unneccessary movement arising out of anxiety or fear.

2.Examine the person closely for the presence of other injuries and call for medical help. If medical help is quickly available, handover the pateint to them for futher treatment.

3.If there is a break in the skin surface, it can be rinsed to remove any visible dirt or other potential contamination. Howver, vigorous flushing or scrubbing of the wound should be avoided.

4.The broken bones can be immobilised with either a splint or string. Rolls of newspaper or strips of wood can be used. It is impotant to immobilize the area both above and below the injured bone.

5.Ice packs can be applied to reduce pain and swelling (Not to be placed directly over the wound.

NOTE: DO NOT move the person if a head, neck, or back injury is suspected as this can worsen the injury, leading to lifethreatening complications.

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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

Drugs are really bad for people and this video is really true. DRUGS ARE THE WORST THING EVER BECAUSE THEY CONTROL YOU. STOP DRINKING DRUNGS AND LEARN HOW TO SAY NO TO DRUG DEELERS

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

you are tottlay right

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