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- $Unique_ID{BRK05003}
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- $Title{BONE, JOINT, AND MUSCLE INJURIES}
- $Subject{BONE BONEs JOINT JOINTs MUSCLE MUSCLEs injury INJURIES Sprain Sprains
- Strain Strains Broken Dislocated Dislocation Dislocations}
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- BONE, JOINT, AND MUSCLE INJURIES
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- I. SPRAINS AND STRAINS
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- Look for signs such as:
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- Pain, bruising, swelling
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- Obvious limb deformity
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- Exposed bone
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- Pale, bluish skin
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- Loss of pulse in the injured limb
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- Numbness down the arm or leg
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- Immediate Treatment
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- 1. Remove any clothing or jewelry from the injured area
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- 2. Apply cold compresses at once.
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- 3. Reapply for 20 minutes every 3-4 hours for 24 hours.
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- If the injury is in an arm or leg, elevate it to reduce swelling and
- bleeding. Rest the limb for 24 hours.
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- If in great pain, or if body part is not working properly, get medical help.
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- 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.
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- II. DISLOCATED AND BROKEN BONES
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- Both dislocated and broken bones are an emergency.
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- Seek medical help.
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- Do not move the victim.
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- Do not attempt to straighten the bone or change its position.
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- Do not test the bone for functioning.
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- Do not give anything to eat or drink.
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- Immediate Treatment:
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- 1. Seek medical help.
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- 2. Check breathing and circulation, then if necessary, perform CPR.
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- 3. Take steps to prevent infection--do not wash or probe the wound, but
- cover it with sterile dressings.
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- 4. Splint or sling the injury in the position you found it.
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- 5. Prevent shock. Lay the person flat, elevate feet 10-12 inches, and cover
- with a blanket or clothing.
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- This Section has been prepared as a quick-reference, but should in no way
- substitute for the extensive and professional training you should receive to
- be fully prepared for an emergency. We recommend you contact your local
- hospital or American Red Cross for comprehensive First Aid training and
- certification.
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