Page 58 - HS First Aid CPR & AED Student Ebook
P. 58
Figure 24. Hold the head and neck
to minimize movement.
5. Broken Bones and Sprains
What You In this section we'll cover how to recognize and provide first aid for broken
Will Learn bones and sprains.
Definitions and Joint sprains happen when joints move in directions they're not supposed to go.
Key Facts
Without an x-ray, it may be impossible to tell whether a bone is broken. But
you will perform the same actions even if you don't know whether the bone is
broken.
Signs There may be swelling and the joint may turn slightly blue if it is sprained.
Actions Follow these steps when giving first aid for a person with a possible broken
bone or sprain:
Step Action
1
2 Make sure that the scene is safe. Get the first aid kit. Wear PPE.
3 Cover any open wound with a clean dressing.
4 Put a plastic bag filled with ice and water on the injured area with
5 a towel between the ice bag and the skin for up to 20 minutes.
Phone or ask someone to phone your emergency response number
{or 911) if
• There is a large open wound
• The injured part is abnormally bent
• You're not sure what to do
If an injured body part hurts, the person should avoid using it until
checked by a healthcare provider.
50
to minimize movement.
5. Broken Bones and Sprains
What You In this section we'll cover how to recognize and provide first aid for broken
Will Learn bones and sprains.
Definitions and Joint sprains happen when joints move in directions they're not supposed to go.
Key Facts
Without an x-ray, it may be impossible to tell whether a bone is broken. But
you will perform the same actions even if you don't know whether the bone is
broken.
Signs There may be swelling and the joint may turn slightly blue if it is sprained.
Actions Follow these steps when giving first aid for a person with a possible broken
bone or sprain:
Step Action
1
2 Make sure that the scene is safe. Get the first aid kit. Wear PPE.
3 Cover any open wound with a clean dressing.
4 Put a plastic bag filled with ice and water on the injured area with
5 a towel between the ice bag and the skin for up to 20 minutes.
Phone or ask someone to phone your emergency response number
{or 911) if
• There is a large open wound
• The injured part is abnormally bent
• You're not sure what to do
If an injured body part hurts, the person should avoid using it until
checked by a healthcare provider.
50
