first aid
1.1
Describe the common types of fractures
There are two types of fracture called open and closed. A closed fracture is where the skin is unbroken, but the internal damage to surrounding tissue can be seen as swelling. An open fracture has a wound. The bone may or may not be protruding. There is also internal damage to surrounding tissue.
1.2
Describe how to manage a fracture.
A casualty with a fracture needs to keep still and not move the injured part. The treatment for a closed fracture is to reduce the risk of further injury by preventing the casualty from moving the fracture and to get medical help. You need to:
1. Support the injured limb
2. Immobilise the affected part
3. Dial 999 or 112 for an ambulance
4. Treat for shock.
The treatment for an open fracture is to prevent blood loss and movement at the site of the fracture and to get medical help. You need to:
1. Control the bleeding without pressing on ant protruding bones. Protect the injury from infection.
2. Support and immobilise the limb.
3. Dial 999 or 112 for an ambulance.
4. Treat for shock.
Wear disposable gloves throughout if possible.
1.3
Describe how to manage a dislocation.
A dislocation is an injury in which the ends of your bones are forced from their normal positions. The cause is usually trauma resulting from a fall, an auto accident or a collision during contact or high-speed sports.
In adults, the most common site of dislocation is the shoulder. In children, it's the elbow. Dislocation usually involves the body's larger joints. Because of its position on the hand, however, your thumb is also vulnerable if forcibly bent the wrong way.
The injury will temporarily deform and immobilize your joint and may result in sudden and severe pain and swelling. A dislocation requires prompt medical attention to return your bones to their proper positions.
If you believe you have dislocated a joint:
1. Don't delay medical care. Get medical help immediately.
2. Don't move the joint. Until you
Describe the common types of fractures
There are two types of fracture called open and closed. A closed fracture is where the skin is unbroken, but the internal damage to surrounding tissue can be seen as swelling. An open fracture has a wound. The bone may or may not be protruding. There is also internal damage to surrounding tissue.
1.2
Describe how to manage a fracture.
A casualty with a fracture needs to keep still and not move the injured part. The treatment for a closed fracture is to reduce the risk of further injury by preventing the casualty from moving the fracture and to get medical help. You need to:
1. Support the injured limb
2. Immobilise the affected part
3. Dial 999 or 112 for an ambulance
4. Treat for shock.
The treatment for an open fracture is to prevent blood loss and movement at the site of the fracture and to get medical help. You need to:
1. Control the bleeding without pressing on ant protruding bones. Protect the injury from infection.
2. Support and immobilise the limb.
3. Dial 999 or 112 for an ambulance.
4. Treat for shock.
Wear disposable gloves throughout if possible.
1.3
Describe how to manage a dislocation.
A dislocation is an injury in which the ends of your bones are forced from their normal positions. The cause is usually trauma resulting from a fall, an auto accident or a collision during contact or high-speed sports.
In adults, the most common site of dislocation is the shoulder. In children, it's the elbow. Dislocation usually involves the body's larger joints. Because of its position on the hand, however, your thumb is also vulnerable if forcibly bent the wrong way.
The injury will temporarily deform and immobilize your joint and may result in sudden and severe pain and swelling. A dislocation requires prompt medical attention to return your bones to their proper positions.
If you believe you have dislocated a joint:
1. Don't delay medical care. Get medical help immediately.
2. Don't move the joint. Until you