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First AidFirst Aid
Chapter 10 & 11Bone, Joint and Muscle Injuries
Splinting the Extremities
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FracturesFractures
Fracture and broken bone are the same.
2 categories of fx:
Closed : Simple
Open: Compound
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FracturesFractures
Closed : Simple
Skin is intact.
No wound near the fracture
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FracturesFracturesOpen: CompoundSkin is damaged or broken. Bone may protrude through skin
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Fractures: What to Look ForFractures: What to Look For
May be difficult to tell if bone is
fractured
When in doubt, tx as fx
Use DOTS
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Fractures: DOTSFractures: DOTS
Deformity
Open wound
Tenderness
Swelling
Not always obvious. Compare
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Fractures: Additional S&SFractures: Additional S&S
Loss of Use
Grating Sensation
Hx of injury
May or may not occur
Can be felt or heardwhen ends of bones rub together
Victim may have heard or felt bone snap
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Fractures: What To DoFractures: What To Do
Check and treat ABCsTx for shockGently remove clothing covering injured siteLAF
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Fractures: What To DoFractures: What To Do
LAF:
Look
And
Feel
Look at injured site.Swelling? Brusiing? Damaged skin?
Gently press, feel for deformity, tenderness
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Fractures: What To DoFractures: What To Do
Check circulation, nerves:Arm: Radial pulseLeg: Post tib pulseSensation: squeeze fingers, toesMovement: Wiggle fingers, toes
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Fractures: What To DoFractures: What To Do
RICE
Rest
Ice
Compress
Elevate
With Ace bandage. Wrap toward the heart
Injuries heal faster with rest.
For 20 - 30 minutes q 2 - 3 hours for first 24 - 48 hours
After stabilized
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RICE: Do NotRICE: Do Not
Apply ice for more than 20-30 minutes at a timeApply heat until after 48 - 72 hours.
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Fractures: What To DoFractures: What To Do
Stabilize with splintStabilize: limit movement Reduces pain Prevents damage to
muscles,nerves and blood vessels Reduces bleeding
and swelling
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Types of SplintsTypes of Splints
ImprovisedFolded newspaper, piece of wood,
another body part
Commercially prepared
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SplintsSplintsStabilize before moving
Splint in position found
Cover wounds before applying splint
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SplintsSplintsCheck pulses, if no pulse: try to straighten extremity to restore blood flow.
Stabilize above and below injury
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SplintsSplintsUse cravats if possible
Tie firmly but not too tight
Check pulse after each cravat is tied
Leave fingers or toes exposed
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SplintsSplintsRICE after splint is applied
SMA immediately if no pulse in injured extremity
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Joint Injuries: DislocationJoint Injuries: Dislocation
Joint comes apart.
Bone ends no longer in contact
S&S similar to fx
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Joint Injuries: DislocationJoint Injuries: Dislocation
What To Do:Check circulation, sensation, movementRICESplintDo not try to reduce SMA for reduction
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Joint Injuries: SprainJoint Injuries: Sprain
Injury to joint ligamentsViolent stretching or twistingSS similar to fx
What to Do:
RICE
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Muscle Injuries: StrainMuscle Injuries: Strain
Muscle pull
Muscle stretched beyond normal ROM
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Muscle Injuries: StrainMuscle Injuries: Strain
Sharp painTendernessIndentation or bump that can be felt or seenWeakness or loss of function of injured partStiffness and pain with movement
What to Do:
RICE
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ContusionsContusions
Bruises
Swelling, Pain Tenderness
Black and blue marks
What to Do:
RICE
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CrampsCramps
Muscle in uncontrolled spasm.
Severe pain
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Cramps: What To DoCramps: What To Do
Have victim gently stretch muscle or
Relax muscle by applying pressure to it or
Apply Ice or
Pinch upper lip hard (accu-pressure) or
Drink commercial sports drink
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Cramps: Do NotCramps: Do Not
Give salt tablets
Massage or rub affected muscle (causes more pain and does not relieve cramping)
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Blood Under NailBlood Under Nail
Painful
Ice
Elevate
Relieve pressure Apply dressing to absorb blood and protect nail
Relieve Pressure: Use paper clip Heat with lighterPress against nail
until it melts thruVery little pressure
is needed
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Ring StrangulationRing Strangulation
Lubricate finger with grease, oil, butterImmerse finger in cold water or apply iceWind thread around finger toward ringHave ring cut offInsert finger into partially blown up balloon for about 15 minutes
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Learning Activities 10Learning Activities 10
1. 1. For a suspected fx, check For a suspected fx, check blood flow and nervesblood flow and nerves. .
Yes
Fractures
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Learning Activities 10Learning Activities 10
2. 2. Apply cold on a suspected Apply cold on a suspected fxfx. .
Yes
Fractures
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3. 3. A splint can stabilize a fxA splint can stabilize a fx. .
Yes
Fractures
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Learning Activities 10Learning Activities 10ScenerioScenerio: : falls off 10 foot ladder. Pain in left falls off 10 foot ladder. Pain in left
leg. Find deformity, tenderness, leg. Find deformity, tenderness,
swelling. What to do?swelling. What to do?
Check and tx ABCs
Tx for shock
Check blood flow and nerves
Splint, RICE
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Learning Activities 10Learning Activities 10
1. 1. RICE represents tx for RICE represents tx for sprains and sprains and dislocationsdislocations. .
Yes
Dislocation and Sprains
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Learning Activities 10Learning Activities 10
2. 2. Place ice directly on Place ice directly on skinskin. .
No
Dislocation and Sprains
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3. 3. Appling heat too soon Appling heat too soon to an injury is a to an injury is a common mistakecommon mistake. .
Yes
Dislocation and Sprains
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4. 4. An ACE bandage, when An ACE bandage, when used correctly can help used correctly can help control swellingcontrol swelling. .
Yes
Dislocation and Sprains
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Learning Activities 10Learning Activities 10
RICE
Scenario: Limping and in pain. Twisted ankle. What to do?
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Learning Activities 10Learning Activities 10
1.1. Give salt tablets for cramps.
No
Muscle Injuries
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Learning Activities 10Learning Activities 10
2.2. Apply heat initially to muscle injury.
No
Muscle Injuries
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3.3. An elastic bandage, if used correctly, can help limit swelling.
Yes
Muscle Injuries
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Learning Activities 10Learning Activities 10
RICE
Scenario: Bat hits player on thigh. Tenderness and swelling. What to do?
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First Aid KitsFirst Aid KitsItem Quantity
Cravats 3
Ace bandage 1
Paper clip 1
String 1 (dental floss or thread)