CD-ROM Today 1996 January/CD-ROM Today 1996 January.iso/firstaid/sprains/sprains.txt

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$Pages,3
$Title,Sprains & Strains
$Page1
$Sounds,STL11,STL12,STL13
$SubTitle,Signs To Look For:
$Text,     Pain, bruising, swelling
$Text,     Obvious limb deformity
$Text,     Exposed bone
$End1
$Page2
$Sounds,STL14,STL15,STL16
$SubTitle,Signs To Look For:
$Text,     Pale, bluish skin
$Text,     Loss of pulse in the injured limb
$Text,     Numbness down the arm or leg
$End2
$Page3
$Sounds,IT11,IT12,IT13
$SubTitle,Immediate Treatment:
$Text, 1. Remove any clothing or jewelry from the injured area
$Text, 2. Apply cold compresses at once.
$Text, 3. Reapply for 20 minutes every 3-4 hours for 24 hours.
$End3
$Page4
$Sounds,IT14,IT15,IT16
$SubTitle,Immediate Treatment: Sprains And Strains
$Text,4. If the injury is in an arm or leg, elevate it to reduce swelling and bleeding.  Rest the limb for 24 hours.
$Text,5. If in great pain, or if body part is not working properly, get medical help.
$Text,6. After 24 hours, only apply heat for the next 3 days if the muscle feels better.  Don't use the muscle as long as there is pain.
$End4