In closed fracture, your aim is to prevent movement at the
injury site and to arrange removal to the hospital, with comfortable support
during transport.
1.
Advise the casualty to keep still. Support the injured part with your hand, or
ask a helper to do this until it is immobilized.
2.
For firmer support, bandage the injured part to
an unaffected part of the body. Make sure the bandage is tied on the uninjured
side. For upper limb fractures, immobilize the arm against the trunk.
For lower
limb fractures, bandage the uninjured leg to the injured one if removal to the
hospital is likely to be delayed.
3.
Arrange to transport the casualty to the
hospital as soon as possible, treat for shock if necessary by raising the legs.
However do not raise the injured limb if this causes the casualty more pain.
4.
Check the
circulation beyond the bandage every 10 minutes. If the circulation is
impaired, loosen the bandages.
NOTE:
·
Do not move the casualty until the injured part
is secured and supported, unless she is in danger.
·
Do not allow the casualty to eat, drink or smoke
as a general anesthetic may be needed.
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