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Fractures

Remember To Send for Help – Call an Ambulance

Note

If you are not sure whether the injury is a fracture, dislocation, sprain or strain Always Treat as a Fracture

Signs and Symptoms

Pain at or near the injury site
Not able to move normally
Visible deformity
Bruising, tenderness, swelling

Treatment

DRSABCD
Control any bleeding
Do not try to straighten the limb, or put it back into place
Immobilise the fracture using a splint and broad bandages
Use a firm, rigid splint
Place padding between the splint and the limb
Secure the splint above and below the fracture with bandages
Do not bandage too tightly. If the fingers or toes look pale, feel cold or become numb, loosen the splint