FRACTURES
Types of fracture
Closed Where skin is unbroken
Open External would leading to fracture site. The bone may be protruding.
Treatment for closed fracture
Upper limbs:
• support in a comfortable position
• arrange transport to hospital according to severity
Lower limbs:
• do not move unless in imminent danger
• Do not attempt to straighten limbs.
• Call for ambulance
Treatment for open fracture
• DO NOT move the casualty until the injured part is secure unless he is in danger
• DO NOT let the casualty have anything to eat or drink
• If you can, get help to support the limb while you work on the wound
• Secure the dressing and padding, bandage firmly, but not so tightly that the circulation is impeded
• Dial 999 for an ambulance
• Treat for shock
• Check circulation every 10 mins
• Do not touch the exposed bone
• Be careful not to let cotton wool touch the wound
For open and closed fractures be prepared to treat for shock
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Where spinal or neck injury is suspected do not move the casualty unless life is threatened and Keep the head still
Call for ambulance and reassure