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Wrap it up tightly and call 911. If you don't have a phone limp to a nearby place. Remember that First Aid is all about stabilization and transport -- we aren't going to actually treat a leg fracture in the field. That said...
Check patient for airway, breathing, cardiac, bleeding, and determine if the fracture is compound.
If compound apply a dressing to the wound and control bleeding.
Splint the leg for immobility, taking care not to move the bone ends any more than is absolutely necessary.
When bones break (and especially the femur), they often release fat into the bloodstream, which in turn can cause some disorientation and panic -- be ready for this and restrain if necessary.
Treat for shock, elevate legs above the heart if it's easy, and transport.
If you're in the field and can't get transport, secure the patient to a litter (Stokes if you have one: fashion a travois from branches if you don't), and transport to the nearest help. Make sure you maintain the patient's body temp and hydration. Administer pain control if you have that capability. If you are in a place such as a mountain or a dessert (doing extreme sports), always ensure you have a means of communication and that you inform the right people before doing it your plans.
Reducing a compound fracture in the field is beyond the scope of this reply.
** In cases of femur fractures, the body may lose two pints of blood from your circulatory system and may send the victim into shock, in order to help the pain of a femur fracture, pull by the foot, it will initially hurt but the victim will be relieved that their bones are no longer crunching. Do not release this until emergency personnel come with a traction splint.
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∙ 14y agoCall 911 and let the EMS folks take care of fractures. Unless absolutely required, do not move patient yourself. If you must move patient, immobilize the broken limb, BUT DO NOT TRY TO RESET THE BREAK!!!
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First aid case of joint fracture?
cast or split
What are the main aims in the first aid management of a fracture?
setting it
Which of the following is not a first aid treatment for a fracture?
Push the protruding bone back into the wound
What is the aid given to fracture?
Splint the fracture in the position found.
First aid treatment?
first aid is an immediate but temporary treatment given to a person in case of accident or sudden illness when there is no doctor around. sprain,fracture,dislocation and cramps can be given first aid treatment
How will you apply first aid on a victim that has a fracture bone?
Immobilise the affected limb/area.Movement could cause more damage not to mention pain.
What first aid should be given patient who is having fracture?
Stabilize and immobilize the fractured bone until further medical attention is received.
What should you do or not do when performing first aid on a leg fracture?
The limb should be immobilised with splints. It should be moved as little as possible to reduce the chance of further injury.
Why coaches need specialized sports first aid training?
That way they know how to treat the victim without hurting them even more, such as making a fracture worse.
What does a compound fracture need after first aid is administered?
A compound fracture (also known as an open fracture) is one which the bone protrudes the skin. The danger here is infection so you need to cover the wound to prevent infection, immobilise the area and call for help. There is not much else you can do in a first aid capacity until an ambulance arrives. When they do arrive they may decide to straighten the limb to help circulation and prevent bones fusing in the wrong position and they will be taken to hospital for an xray and further treatment.
In a rebus puzzle what is aid aid aid?
if the arrow point to the top aid: Aid (arrow pointing toward it) Aid Aid Answer: First Aid
You want a guide that should contain aid that needs to be given for fracturespoisoningcuts and burnsheat and cold wave and other threats that are prevelant in that area?
As I answered before a few times, look to the American Red Cross and get their first aid manual. Note that the whole focus of First Aid (at least in America) is to stabilize the patient and transport to a medical facility. We treat as little as possible in the field so, first-aiders are trained to identify (sometimes) a fracture, but are NOT trained to reduce the fracture -- we leave that for doctors or, in the field, combat medics. That said, the full name of the book and author is: The American Red Cross First Aid and Safety Handbook by American Red Cross and Kathleen A. HandalNote that this book may not give you the answers you want, as I warned you before.
