Presentation on the topic of fractures and dislocations. Dislocations and fractures of teeth
When applying a plaster cast, it is important to follow the following rules:
6. When casting, keep the limb motionless. 7. When applying a bandage with a plaster bandage, cover each round of bandage with 2/3 of the previous one, like a spiral bandage. Bandage from the periphery to the center. Do not bend the bandage, but to change the direction of movement, cut it on the opposite side and straighten it. 8. In order for the layers to be better welded and the bandage to exactly match the contours of the body, after each layer you need to carefully rub it in and model it. To do this, smooth the bandage with the entire palm until the hand begins to feel the contours of the body part that is being bandaged; Bone protrusions are modeled especially carefully. 9. When applying a plaster cast, the limb is supported with the entire hand, and not with the fingers, as they can choke on the uncured plaster. 10. To observe the limb, the fingertips of the limb that is being bandaged are left open.
FUNCTIONS OF THE SKELETON??? SUPPORT
??? MUSCLE FUNCTIONS
AND JOINTS???
MOVEMENT
First aid for bruises.
Bruises are characterized by damage to softtissues with internal hemorrhage.
Leave it cold for a while
compress and then apply a bandage.
On the second day after injury, apply
warm.
At
blows
V
head,
breast,
stomach
to the victim
necessary
provide
full
peace,
give
anti-shock
funds and transport to the first aid station.
If the injury occurs in the area
stomach, the victim should not be given any
eat or drink. Help with bruises and
dislocations in the area
ankle
joint:
a - fixing
bandage;
b - ice (snow) c
plastic bag
to the site of injury Injuries of the musculoskeletal system
Fracture
Dislocation of joints
Sprain - What is accompanied by a dislocated joint? What does a person feel when
this?
- What assistance should be provided to a victim with a dislocation?
Type of joint
in case of dislocation
Appearance of a limb with a sprain
- First aid. When sprained or torn ligamentsthe damaged joint first of all needs
ensure rest, apply a tight bandage and
Apply a cold compress to reduce pain
for 12-24 hours, then switch to heat and
warming compresses.
BONE FRACTURES
Open - whenviolated
integrity
skin (on
fracture site
there is a wound)
Closed - without
skin damage
covers. - What is a fracture? What are the symptoms
at a fracture? How can I help?
Immobilization of the upper
limbs using
handy splint for fracture
forearms Splinting at
fractures
lower bones
limbs:
a - at a fracture
hips;
b - at a fracture
shins;
c, d - using
soft tire made of
blankets at
shin fractures
(top view and
side) Various immobilization options Various
options
immobilization
Types of skeletal damage
SprainStretching or
ligament rupture
joint injury
Pain, joint swelling,
turning blue, limited
movements due to pain
Soft fixing
joint bandage. Cold
on the joint area
Dislocations
Fractures
Due to a rupture or
joint sprain
bag head bone
comes out of the joint fossa
Violation
bone integrity
Sharp pain, limitation
joint movements and
tumor
Immobilization
(immobilization). Cold
on the joint area
Pain, swelling
tissues, deformation
limbs
Immobilization
(immobilization)
Carefully transport the victim to the nearest emergency room Reinforcing the material learned
- What injury is shown in the picture?
Symptoms Sharp pain in the area of the fracture,
worsens with movement. Shortening and
limb deformity. Mobility in place
fracture Sharp pain in the fracture area
even with careful palpation. Edema.
- How to provide first aid?
-What is the difference between a closed fracture and an open one?
- What first aid measures should be provided to the victim in case of
open fracture?
Other fractures
This is how broken ones are fixedfingers
Such a roller
used for
head injuries
For a spinal fracture
The victim is carefully placed on
flat board
This is what you do when you have a fracture.
collarbone
For broken ribs, bandage tightly
chest In treeless areas it can sometimes
it may happen that there is not a bunch for the tire
brushwood, not a stick. Then the injured hand
it is recommended to bandage it to the body, and
leg - to the healthy leg. Types of injuries
Sprain
Ligament damage
connecting bones to
Joint damage. Occur when
awkward movements,
bruises
Symptoms
First
help
Dislocation of joints
Fracture
Severe bone displacement
at the same time articular
the head comes out
glenoid cavity
Violation of bone integrity.
Fractures are open and
closed, with or without offset
bone displacements, single and
multiple
Pain. Swelling around
cyanotic joint
colors due to break
blood vessels and
hemorrhages
Pain. Changing shape
joint May be
ligament rupture, sprain
ligaments Movement disorder
in the joint
Sharp pain. Severe swelling.
Inability to move.
Violation of shape, length,
curvature of the damaged part
body
1. Attach to
damaged area
ice pack or
cold, wet
water towel for
reducing swelling.
1. Complete rest of the joint.
Apply cold.
2. Apply tight
fixing bandage.
You can’t heat, tug,
pull out
damaged area.
For pain relief
simple or
combined
analgesic (analgin,
pentalgin, solpadeine).
3. Contact
emergency room
Complete immobility
damaged part by
fixation. The tire should
2. Fix it like this
go higher and lower
so that there are
damaged area, if it is
two adjacent ones are motionless
limbs. For rib fractures
joint, for
the victim must exhale
immobilization is used
air from the lungs and breathe
tires, planks, scarves.
not deep. Chest tight
3. The joint can be set by bandaging. At a fracture
the victim's spine
only doctor
placed on a hard surface and
so they are transported to the hospital.
The body must not be bent or tilted.
For skull fractures
the patient is placed on a stretcher
belly down, under the head (face)
lay soft bedding
with indentation or cotton-gauze
circle
Carrying
the victim on
improvised
stretcher with
pole
Carrying the victim
using stretchers
tapes:
A - position of the tapes on
the victim;
B, C - methods of carrying Transportation by improvised means
Hand position when
carrying the victim
with damage
limbs
Carrying the victim:
a - on a backpack with a stick;
b - in a backpack;
g - on a rope Transportation by improvised means
Carrying the victim
together:
a - on transverse sticks;
b,c - on poles or skis with
storm boots If you twisted your ankle,
sprained ligaments I advise
prepare the following ointment:
bottle of ammonia
pour in 2 tablespoons of alcohol.
vegetable oil,
beat the contents for
15 minutes until white. All,
the ointment is ready.
Rub into the sore spot
putting it on top
plastic bag, and
secure with a bandage; 3-4
procedures, and everything will pass.
This "chatterbox" once
sold in the pharmacy, but now
they don’t sell it (unprofitable,
costs 3 kopecks). That's why
they advise you to cook it
itself, it's a good thing.
Slide 2: Mechanical damage to soft tissues
Bruises Compressions Sprains Ruptures
Slide 3: Bruise
Symptoms of bruise: Pain Swelling Bruising The function of the affected organ is preserved. It is disrupted when swelling and hematoma increase.
Slide 4: First aid and treatment
Immobilization of the limb Cold (ice pack) in the first knocks Pressure bandage Thermal procedures from 2 days In the presence of a large hematoma - puncture, removal of blood, pressure bandage.
Slide 5: Traumatic toxicosis
Synonyms: long-term crush syndrome, crash syndrome, positional crush syndrome. A condition caused by long-term (4-8 hours) crushing of the soft tissues of the extremities, which is based on ischemic muscle necrosis, intoxication with decay products, and hepatic-renal failure.
Slide 6: Pathogenetic factors of long-term crush syndrome
Painful irritation Traumatic toxemia due to absorption of tissue decay products Plasma - blood loss
Slide 7: Clinical course
Period of increasing edema and vascular insufficiency (1-3 days) Period of acute renal failure (3-12 days) Recovery period
Slide 8: Treatment
In the first period, Anesthesia Tight bandaging of the limb Anti-shock detoxification therapy Antibiotic therapy In the second period Hemodialysis In the third period Treatment of purulent wounds
Slide 9: DISLOCATIONS
Complete displacement of the articular ends of bones relative to each other. Dislocations are accompanied by rupture of the joint capsule and ligamentous apparatus with one of the articular surfaces emerging through the rupture of the capsule.
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Slide 10: CLASSIFICATION
Congenital Acquired Traumatic Pathological Complicated Uncomplicated
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Slide 11: Congenital dislocations
Disturbance in the development of the articular ends of the bone. The displacement of the latter occurs in the prenatal period.
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Slide 12: Acquired dislocations
Traumatic (effect of injury) Indirect injury with the application of force far from the joint Formation of a lever with a fulcrum in the area of the articular ends of the bone Pathological (disease of the joints with destruction of the articular surfaces of the bones (tumors, tuberculosis, osteomyelitis).
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Slide 13: Complicated dislocations
Damage to large vessels Nerve damage Bone fracture
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Slide 14: Complaints
Pain in the joint area Inability to perform active and passive movements.
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Slide 15: Upon examination
Deformation in the joint area Unusual forced position of the limb Active movements are impossible Shortening or change in the axis of the limb Pain in the joint area Passive movements are limited Symptom of spring fixation Symptom of the key
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Slide 16: TREATMENT
REDUCTION LIMB IMOBILIZATION RESTORATION OF FUNCTIONS
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Slide 17: DISCOVERED SHOULDER
THE SHOULDER JOINT IS DEFORMED THE HEAD OF THE HUMERAUS IS MISSING IN THE USUAL PLACE REGULATION: Kocher Method Janelidze Method Mota Method Hippocratic Method
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Slide 19: Kocher method
STAGE 1: The patient is placed on the table on his back. The shoulder girdles are fixed. The surgeon, with both hands, pulls the forearm and the lower part of the shoulder along the axis of the shoulder while pressing it to the body. STAGE 2: Determining the stretch of the muscles and joint capsule. Without weakening the tension along the axis of the shoulder, the forearm is retracted outward to the frontal surface by rotating the shoulder around the axis STAGE 3: The articular surface of the humeral head is brought outward Without weakening the tension and abduction, without lifting the elbow from the body, the forearm is moved to the midline STAGE 4: With a sharp movement, the hand is thrown onto the opposite shoulder joint and the forearm is moved to the anterior chest surface
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fractures
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Fracture (fractura) - a violation of the integrity of the bone along its length, caused by mechanical stress (trauma) or the influence of a pathological process in the bone (tumor, inflammation)
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Classification of fractures I. By origin: congenital (intrauterine) acquired. 2. Depending on the damage to certain organs, complicated or uncomplicated. 3. By location, diaphyseal epiphyseal 4. In relation to the fracture line to the longitudinal axis of the bone, transverse oblique helical (spiral). 5. According to the position of bone fragments to each other with displacement without displacement of fragments.
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Types of fractures: a) bending, b) impact, c) torsion, d) crushed, e) impacted
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Incomplete fractures A crack is an incomplete fracture in which the connection between parts of the bone is partially broken. The fracture line can be: Direct (transverse fracture) - with a direct blow Oblique - with flexion Spiral (helical) - with twisting Impacted - with compression Avulsion - the torn bone fragment comes off from the main bone
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Slide 27: Displacement of fragments (dislocatio)
Displacement of fragments can be: primary - under the influence of mechanical force secondary - under the influence of muscle contraction
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Slide 28: Types of displacement of fragments
At an angle (dislocatio ad axin) Lateral displacements (dislocatio ad latum) Along the length (dislocatio ad longitudinem) Along the periphery (dislocatio, ad periferium)
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POSSIBLE OPTIONS FOR DISPLACEMENT OF BONE FRAGMENTS DURING FRACTURES: a - LATERAL DISPLACEMENT; b - AXIS OFFSET (UNDER ANGLE); c - LENGTH SHIFT WITH DELETION; D - LENGTH SHIFT WITH SHORTENING; g - ROTATIONAL DISPLACEMENT
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Slide 30: Conditions that determine fracture healing
GENERAL FACTORS: Decreased tissue reparative capacity Chronic wasting diseases Metabolic disorders Lack of protein nutrition Hypo- and avitaminosis
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Slide 31: ANATOMIC AND PHYSIOLOGICAL FEATURES
LOCAL FACTORS: a) severe trauma, extensive damage to soft tissue, periosteum, bone; b) circulatory disorder in the fracture zone; c) disruption of innervation in the fracture zone; d) intra-articular fractures; e) incomplete reposition (matching) or insufficient; fixation (immobilization) of fragments; f) development of infectious complications; g) tissue interposition.
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Slide 32: RELIABLE SIGNS: examination
Pathological mobility - For example, rocking movements in the hip, shoulder, lower leg, and forearm indicate the presence of a fracture. Crepitation of fragments is determined by hand. The limb is fixed above and below the fracture site and shifted to one side or the other. The appearance of crunching sounds between fragments rubbing against each other is an absolute sign of a fracture. During a clinical examination, the length of the limb is measured, the pulsation of peripheral vessels, skin sensitivity, and active movements of the fingers of the limb are determined.
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Slide 33: Treatment of fractures
three basic principles of treatment: 1) reposition of bone fragments 2) retention, creation of immobility of juxtaposed bone fragments and immobilization of the organ 3) use of means and methods that accelerate the formation of callus and bone fusion (bone consolidation)
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Slide 34: Immobilization with a plaster cast
Gypsum (calcium sulfate) is a tiny powder that, when mixed with water, forms a paste-like mass that hardens within a few minutes.
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Slide 35: Treatment of fractures
The limbs must be given a functionally advantageous position. There must be a good reposition of bone fragments, which must be held during the application of the bandage and until the plaster hardens. Two nearby joints must be fixed with a plaster bandage. The ends of the fingers or toes must remain open. Cotton pads made of plain (non-hygroscopic) material are placed under the bone protrusions. ) cotton wool, which is more elastic and does not absorb sweat. The bandage must be carefully modeled, fit evenly, but not squeeze the underlying part of the body. After applying the bandage, it is marked: the date of the fracture, the application of the bandage, and the expected date of its removal are indicated with a chemical pencil.
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Slide 36: TYPES OF GYPSUM BANDAGES
Langet Circular Langet-circular Fenestrated Bridge-like After healing of the fracture, the plaster cast is removed. Using special scissors or a file, the bandage is cut along the limb, the edges of the cut are moved to the sides and the limb is carefully removed.
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Slide 37: Constant traction method
Traction should be carried out in the average physiological position of the injured limb, i.e. in a state of balance between the antagonist muscles. This is achieved by a semi-bent position of the limb, placed on the Beler, Bogdanov splints. Reduction should be carried out along the axis of the central bone fragment, i.e., the peripheral fragment should be installed along the axis of the central one.
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Slide 38: Constant traction method
The load during traction should increase gradually, which promotes painless muscle stretching and repositioning of fragments. It is necessary to create counter-traction, which is achieved, for example, by raising the foot end of the bed when treating fractures of the lower extremities. In this position, the patient's body weight creates countertraction.
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Slide 39: Surgical treatment of fractures
ABSOLUTE INDICATIONS open fractures; 2) damage to vital organs by bone fragments (the substance of the brain, spinal cord, thoracic and abdominal organs, large vessels, nerves of the extremities); 3) interposition of soft tissues (a condition when there are soft tissues between bone fragments - muscle, tendon, fascia, etc., which makes it impossible to compare bone fragments and bone fusion); 4) false joint; 5) purulent-inflammatory complications of a fracture; 6) improperly healed fractures with gross dysfunction of the organ.
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Slide 40: RELATIVE INDICATIONS
1) failed multiple attempts to compare (reduce) bone fragments; 2) delayed consolidation of the fracture; 3) transverse fractures of long tubular bones, when it is impossible to compare or hold bone fragments; 4) improperly healed fractures with minor impairment of organ function.
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Slide 41: Outcomes of treatment of fractures
Complete restoration of the anatomical integrity and function of the limb. 2. Complete restoration of anatomical integrity with impaired organ function due to muscle atrophy, stiffness, and joint contracture. 3. Incorrectly healed fractures with changes in the shape of a bone or organ (shortening, curvature) and impaired limb function (lameness, limited range of motion). 4. Incorrectly healed fractures with restoration of limb function. 5. Ununited fractures - false joint (pseudoarthrosis). 6. Post-traumatic osteomyelitis.
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Presentation for the lesson "First aid for bruises, dislocations of joints and broken bones." The presentation will help children consolidate the knowledge acquired in the lesson. The presentation contains all the necessary illustrations for first aid. Recommended for special correctional schools of type 8.
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"Presentation for the lesson "First aid for bruises, dislocations of joints and broken bones."
GOOD AFTERNOON
AND GOOD HOUR
I WELCOME
ALL OF YOU!
LESSON TOPIC:
Providing first aid for bruises,
dislocations of joints and bone fractures.
Every person must be able to provide the victim with first aid:
2. Minimize the possible consequences of the incident
3. Promote healing
Damage to bones and joints is a common type of injury .
Injury - damage to an organ or tissue as a result of external influences
Injuries
Mechanical
Psychological
Chemical
A fracture can be in the form of a crack or a complete fracture of the bones.
Simple - crack
Green stick type, in children
Fragmentation
Fractures
Open
Closed
The skin in the fracture area is not damaged; swelling in nearby tissues is local in nature
The wound is caused by a traumatic factor or bone fragment, accompanied by bleeding
What causes fractures?
When you fall on your hand, the force is transferred to the collarbone, which leads to its fracture. .
A direct blow to the chest can cause a rib fracture
Consists of:
- applying a splint from available material to fix the fracture site and the areas of the joints located above and below it.
- The victim is given amidopyrine or analgin internally and transported to the medical center.
First aid
- Tire
- Cold
- Peace
Dislocation - the head of one bone may partially or completely come out of the joint.
Dislocation of the phalanx of the finger
Elbow dislocation
Knee dislocation
How to provide first aid for a sprain?
- Rest the injured part
- Apply ice or cold compress
- Soft pressure bandage
- Headband
Sprain - This is damage to the tendons of the joint area, which leads to muscle rupture.
How to help:
- Applying a Tight Bandage
- Apply cold
- Provide peace
Bruises – closed damage to tissues and organs from a blow with a blunt object
Symptoms:
- Pain
- Edema
- Hematoma
Providing PP:
1.Cold
2.Cold water
3.Spoon
4.Ointment
- Quickly assess the situation
- Determine the cause of injury
- Create peace
- Cold
- Apply a splint or bandage
- Notify teacher, parent, 03.
Take sunbathing (Vitamin D keeps bones healthy)
Eat green vegetables (this is a source of calcium and vitamin K, which strengthens bones)
Here are some tips to help make your bones stronger, your posture more beautiful, and you stronger:
Drink milk daily (1 glass of milk – 300 mg calcium)
Say no to caffeine (coffee removes calcium from the body and bones become fragile)
Non-standard problem situation
On a ski trip, one of your classmates went down the mountain unsuccessfully and broke his hip. Upon examination of the victim, it was found that open fracture, at the fracture site wound, from which a pulsating stream flows blood bright scarlet color. We didn’t take a first aid kit for the hike; it was a long way from the city. Discuss the current situation and offer your option for providing first aid to a friend.
Here are some tips to help make your bones stronger, your posture more beautiful, and you stronger:
Add calcium to your diet (nutritional supplements may be an alternative)
Reduce stress (learn to relieve tension)
Health is the absence of internal obstacles to life
We wish you good health!
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First aid for fractures and bruises, dislocations and sprains
Completed by: Zimovtseva U.V. Student of group 201 Teacher: Oksana Egorovna
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First aid for bruises
What is a bruise?
First aid for bruise
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A bruise is an injury to the soft tissues of the body (skin, fat, blood vessels) without serious damage to the skin during a fall or impact with a blunt object. The main symptoms of a bruise are pain in the damaged area, the formation of a hematoma or edema (as a result of rupture or increased vascular permeability).
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A bruise is not such a serious injury, but with a severe bruise you cannot be sure that there is no fracture. Therefore, if there is severe pain that intensifies with movement, redness or numbness of the bruised area, you need to go to the hospital and get an x-ray. You should be especially suspicious of bruises to the head, spine and chest. A head contusion may be accompanied by only a small bump, and only after a while do symptoms appear indicating a concussion (bruises under the eyes, nausea, dizziness, nosebleeds). In any case, if there is a bruise, you need to apply cold to the sore spot. This will reduce swelling or hematoma by constricting blood vessels. For the same purpose, a pressure bandage is made. Cold should be applied periodically over several hours. And a day later, when the damaged vessels have healed, you can begin to treat the bruise with warming ointment to improve blood circulation and metabolism.
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First aid for fractures
What is a fracture?
First aid for a fracture
Types of closed fractures and first aid
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In case of fractures, the main task is to immobilize the damaged limb or area. Any movement of a broken bone can lead to painful shock, loss of consciousness and damage to surrounding tissue. Moreover, if the victim, after a fall or blow, complains of severe pain that intensifies with any movement or touch, in any case, you need to immobilize the limb and call an ambulance. It is under no circumstances recommended to attempt to correct the position of a damaged bone or to replace a broken bone on your own. Moreover, you should not set protruding bones into the depths of the wound. Let the professionals do this. To alleviate the condition of the victim, you can apply cold to the sore spot to reduce swelling, and also give him analgin, tempalgin, amidopyrine or another painkiller. You can give the patient a drink of water or warm tea and cover him (if it’s cold). If it is not possible to call an ambulance, then you will have to make a splint yourself and transport the person. The tire can be made from any auxiliary material (stick, rods, boards, skis, cardboard, bundles of straw, etc.). When applying a splint, the following rules must be observed: - the splint is always applied to at least two joints (above and below the fracture site); - the splint is not applied to the naked part of the body (be sure to place cotton wool, gauze, clothing, etc. under it); - the applied tire should not dangle; it must be attached firmly and securely;
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What to do if your arm is broken
What to do in case of a fracture of the shoulder, collarbone, scapula
What to do if your leg is broken
What to do if your finger is broken
What to do if you have a broken rib
What to do if you have a pelvic fracture
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If a finger is broken, it must be tightly bandaged to the adjacent healthy finger.
For the arm: For the leg:
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What to do if your leg is broken
Tie the injured leg to the healthy leg in the area above and below the fracture. Or, if it is not possible to transport the victim in a lying position, apply a splint covering at least two leg joints. A primary splint is placed on the back of the leg to prevent joint flexion. In case of a hip fracture, a splint is applied right up to the waist and bandaged to the waist.
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What to do if you have a broken rib
Because The main task in case of a fracture is to immobilize the broken bones, and the ribs usually move when breathing, then it is necessary to apply a pressure bandage to the chest. Thus, the person will breathe using the abdominal muscles and it will not be so painful for him to breathe. If there are not enough bandages, wrap the chest tightly with a sheet, towel, scarf or other large piece of fabric. There is no need to talk to the victim - it hurts him to talk. Don't let the person lie down because... Sharp rib fragments can damage internal organs. In case of rib fractures, the patient must also be transported in a sitting position.
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Fractures of the pelvic bones are often accompanied by damage to internal organs, bleeding and shock. It is necessary to place the victim in a position in which there is a minimum of pain. Usually, this is lying on your back with a bolster under your feet. In this case, the hips are slightly spread to the sides. The cushion can be made from a pillow, clothing or any material that comes to hand. The patient is transported on a hard board after various anti-shock measures (pain relief, stopping bleeding).
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First aid for sprains
What is stretching?
First aid for sprains
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A sprain is a partial or complete tear of a muscle or ligament (the connective fibers that strengthen joints). This usually occurs during heavy physical activity, which is disproportionate to the person’s capabilities. In addition, the problem can arise with awkward or very active movements, stress on unwarmed muscles. Sprains often occur in children, athletes, and people engaged in vigorous physical activity. The most common sprains are the elbow, knee and ankle joints. When muscles and ligaments are sprained, pain occurs that increases with movement, muscle weakness, bruising and swelling. Edema occurs as a result of damage to the walls of blood vessels.
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As with a fracture and dislocation, with a sprain the main task is to immobilize the injured limb. Any movement can break even more fibers, which are currently simply very stretched. Moreover, what seems like a sprain to you may turn out to be a dislocation or fracture. There is no need to rub, knead the sprained arm or walk the sprained leg - this will make it even worse. The best thing you can do is stop exercising, immobilize the injured limb, and apply cold to the stretch - this will help reduce swelling and pain in the moment and (most importantly!) in the days to come. If the pain is severe and there is redness and/or numbness in the damaged area, it is necessary to apply a fixing (pressure) bandage or even a splint (as in case of a fracture) and take the victim to the emergency room. There they will take an x-ray and determine exactly whether it is a sprain, a dislocation, or a fracture. If you decide to do without the help of doctors (the pain is not too severe) - in any case, it is advisable to apply a fixing bandage and periodically apply cold for the first few hours. After a day (when the blood vessels have healed), you can begin to rub the injury with warming ointment to intensify blood circulation and metabolism in the damaged tissues.
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Bones are connected to each other using joints - movable joints of bones in which their ends are separated by an articular cavity containing synovial fluid. The outside of the joint is covered with a strong shell called the joint capsule. The joint is strengthened by ligaments. A joint dislocation is the release of the articular part of the bone from the joint cavity with concomitant damage to the joint capsule and ligaments. It may be accompanied by compression and rupture of blood vessels. Signs of a dislocated joint include a change in its shape, swelling and severe pain that intensifies when attempting to move. The most common dislocations are the wrist, finger, elbow, shoulder, knee, foot, hip, and mandibular joint. Dislocation of the wrist and elbow occurs most often when falling on an outstretched or outwardly rotated arm. Dislocation of the hip joint most often occurs during a fall from a height, as well as during an accident.
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As with a fracture, the main task of first aid is to immobilize the damaged joint without changing its position. And under no circumstances should you try to straighten the dislocation yourself! The victim should be given analgin or another painkiller and cold applied to the joint. Wait for the ambulance. If it is not possible to call an ambulance, it is necessary to make a splint and bandage in the same way as for a fracture and take the victim to the emergency room. If the hip is dislocated, bandage the injured limb to the healthy one without changing its position. The victim must be transported in a lying position on a hard surface. At the emergency room, the dislocation will be numbed, an x-ray will be taken, and the joint will be realigned.