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- $Pages,4
- $Title,Dislocated & Broken Bones
- $Page1
- $Sounds,STL21,STL22,STL23
- $SubTitle,Signs To Look For:
- $Text, Both dislocated and broken bones are an emergency.
- $Text, Seek medical help.
- $Text, Do not move the victim.
- $End1
- $Page2
- $Sounds,STL24,STL25,STL26
- $SubTitle,Signs To Look For:
- $Text, Do not attempt to straighten the bone or change its position.
- $Text, Do not test the bone for functioning.
- $Text, Do not give anything to eat or drink.
- $End2
- $Page3
- $QT,disloc
- $QT1,0,1667
- $QT2,1667,6167
- $QT3,6167,12200
- $SubTitle,Immediate Treatment:
- $Text,1. Seek medical help.
- $Text,2. Check breathing and circulation, then if necessary, perform CPR.
- $Text,3. Take steps to prevent infection. Do not wash or probe the wound, but cover it with sterile dressings.
- $End3
- $Page4
- $QT,disloc
- $QT1,12200,15767
- $QT2,15767,22566
- $SubTitle,Immediate Treatment:
- $Text,4. Splint or sling the injury in the position you found it.
- $Text,5. Prevent shock. Lay the person flat, elevate feet 10-12 inches, and cover with a blanket or clothing.
- $End4