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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
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