BONE, JOINT, AND MUSCLE INJURIES-Some Reminders

Some Reminders
• If you suspect that the victim has a dislocation or broken bone, and there is severe bleeding, call emergency medical assistance.
• If you cannot completely immobilize the injury at the scene by yourself, call emergency medical assistance.
• Do not move the victim unless the injured area is totally immobilized.
• Do not move a victim with an injured hip, pelvis or upper leg unless it is absolutely necessary. If you must move the victim immediately, use the clothes drag technique.
• Do not attempt to straighten a misshapen bone or joint or change its position.
• Do not test a misshapen bone or joint for loss of function.
• Do not give the victim anything by mouth.

First Aid

• Check the victim’s ABCs. Open the airway; check breathing and circulation. If necessary, begin rescue breathing, CPR, or bleeding control.
• Keep the victim still
• If the skin is pierced by broken bone, or if you suspect there maybe a broken bone beneath an open wound, take steps to prevent infection. Do not breath on the would and do not wash or probe it. Cover t with sterile dressing before immobilized the injury.
• Splint or sling the injury in the position which you found it. It is important to immobilize area both above and below the injured joint and check the circulation of the affected area after immobilizing.
• Take steps to prevent shock. May the victim flat, elevate his/her feet 8 to 12 inches, and cover the victim with a coat or blanket. Do not place the victim in the shock position if you suspect any head, neck, back, or leg injury or if the position causes the victim discomfort.
• Get medical help.