Module 9: Other Injuries
Fractures
A fracture can be closed (No associated wound), open (The fracture has broken the skin) or complicated (The fracture is causing a further injury to vessels or organs for example).
Recognition
- Pain, tenderness, bruising and swelling at the site of the injury
- In the case of an open fracture, associated bleeding
- Possible loss of mobility
- Deformity
- Nausea, pale, cold clammy skin (Shock)
Treatment
- Put on gloves
- Treat bleeding if required
- Immobilise in the position found (Most comfortable for the casualty)
- Call for an ambulance (999/112)