Fractures and dislocations

Fracture – a break in the continuity of a bone (closed or open).
Sprain - injury to the ligament of a joint.
Dislocation – displacement of a bone within a joint.

HAND

Evaluate safety

Check consciousness

Instruct the victim not to move the limb

  • Use a triangular sling, creating a sling.
  • With an open fracture, protect the wound with a dressing.
  • You can stabilize your hands with pillows, a blanket, a bag.

Call 112

LEG

Evaluate safety

Check consciousness

Instruct the victim not to move the limb

  • Secure the limb against movement.
  • With an open fracture, protect the wound with a dressing.
  •  You can stabilize your feet with pillows, a blanket, a bag.

Call 112

Symptoms:
• Pain at the site of injury
• Swelling
• Bruising / redness
• Inability to move the limb
• Forced positioning
• Deformation of the limb

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