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 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, immobilize the injured part by securing it to sound part of the body with padding and bandages - as illustrated, arm to body, leg to leg).

Treat for shock


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Information in these files is presented in order to impart  general information relating to first aid of various injuries and conditions. Such information is not  complete and should not be used as a substitute for a consultation or visit with your physician or other health care provider, or as a substiture for actual training in first aid and/or CPR. While all reasonable care has been taken in compiling this information, Mary Jo Sminkey and Irish Emergency Ambulance Services Resource (IEASR) make no warranty as to the information's completeness, reliability or accuracy. Access to and use of the information contained herein is entirely at the risk of the user, Mary Jo Sminkey and IEASR shall not be liable, directly or indirectly to the user or any third party for any damage resulting from the use of the information contained or implied in the Pilot First Aid files.