Basic First Aid for the Community and Workplace - (Page 25) Section 4 — Bone, Joint, and Muscle Injuries Injuries to Limbs • Tenderness. • Bruising. • Joint locked into position. • Progressing shock. Limb injury. Bones, joints, and muscle give the body shape, allow movement and protect vital internal organs. Injuries to the bones, joints, and muscles of the limbs are common injuries that may be cared for by a first aid provider. Prompt recognition and first aid for limb injuries is important in reducing pain, preventing further injury, and decreasing permanent damage. Open fracture. Signs and Symptoms — Open Injury • Open wound. May have bone sticking out. • Bleeding. • Pain. • Swelling. • Deformity. • Progressing shock. • Substantial blood loss from open fractures is possible.39 First Aid For Open or Closed Injury • Assess, Alert, and Attend to the ABCs. • If necessary, expose the injury by gently cutting away clothing. • If a bone is sticking out of the body, control bleeding by applying gentle pressure around it. Fractures, Strains, Sprains, Dislocations Closed fracture. • Cover open wounds with a sterile or clean dressing. • Do not remove shoes or boots unless there is severe bleeding from the foot. • Gently place your hands above and below the injury site to limit movement and prevent further injury. Signs and Symptoms — Closed Injury • No open wound. • Sharp pain. • Swelling. • Deformity. Bone, Joint, and Muscle Injuries Basic First Aid for the Community and Workplace 25 This training guide is provided online for individual use only. Reprinting for classroom distribution is prohibited.
Table of Contents Feed for the Digital Edition of Basic First Aid for the Community and Workplace Basic First Aid for the Community and Workplace Contents Basic First Aid Emergency Action Steps Severe Bleeding and Shock Major Wounds Minor Wounds Burns Bites and Stings Dental Injuries Eye and Nose Injuries Injuries to Limbs Injuries to the Spine Head Injury Sudden Illness Specific Conditions Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke Endnotes About This Program Basic First Aid for the Community and Workplace Basic First Aid for the Community and Workplace - Basic First Aid for the Community and Workplace (Page Cover1) Basic First Aid for the Community and Workplace - Basic First Aid for the Community and Workplace (Page Cover2) Basic First Aid for the Community and Workplace - Contents (Page i) Basic First Aid for the Community and Workplace - Contents (Page ii) Basic First Aid for the Community and Workplace - Basic First Aid (Page 1) Basic First Aid for the Community and Workplace - Basic First Aid (Page 2) Basic First Aid for the Community and Workplace - Basic First Aid (Page 3) Basic First Aid for the Community and Workplace - Basic First Aid (Page 4) Basic First Aid for the Community and Workplace - Emergency Action Steps (Page 5) Basic First Aid for the Community and Workplace - Emergency Action Steps (Page 6) Basic First Aid for the Community and Workplace - Emergency Action Steps (Page 7) Basic First Aid for the Community and Workplace - Emergency Action Steps (Page 8) Basic First Aid for the Community and Workplace - Emergency Action Steps (Page 9) Basic First Aid for the Community and Workplace - Emergency Action Steps (Page 10) Basic First Aid for the Community and Workplace - Severe Bleeding and Shock (Page 11) Basic First Aid for the Community and Workplace - Severe Bleeding and Shock (Page 12) Basic First Aid for the Community and Workplace - Major Wounds (Page 13) Basic First Aid for the Community and Workplace - Minor Wounds (Page 14) Basic First Aid for the Community and Workplace - Minor Wounds (Page 15) Basic First Aid for the Community and Workplace - Burns (Page 16) Basic First Aid for the Community and Workplace - Bites and Stings (Page 17) Basic First Aid for the Community and Workplace - Bites and Stings (Page 18) Basic First Aid for the Community and Workplace - Bites and Stings (Page 19) Basic First Aid for the Community and Workplace - Bites and Stings (Page 20) Basic First Aid for the Community and Workplace - Bites and Stings (Page 21) Basic First Aid for the Community and Workplace - Dental Injuries (Page 22) Basic First Aid for the Community and Workplace - Eye and Nose Injuries (Page 23) Basic First Aid for the Community and Workplace - Eye and Nose Injuries (Page 24) Basic First Aid for the Community and Workplace - Injuries to Limbs (Page 25) Basic First Aid for the Community and Workplace - Injuries to Limbs (Page 26) Basic First Aid for the Community and Workplace - Injuries to Limbs (Page 27) Basic First Aid for the Community and Workplace - Injuries to the Spine (Page 28) Basic First Aid for the Community and Workplace - Injuries to the Spine (Page 29) Basic First Aid for the Community and Workplace - Head Injury (Page 30) Basic First Aid for the Community and Workplace - Specific Conditions (Page 31) Basic First Aid for the Community and Workplace - Specific Conditions (Page 32) Basic First Aid for the Community and Workplace - Specific Conditions (Page 33) Basic First Aid for the Community and Workplace - Specific Conditions (Page 34) Basic First Aid for the Community and Workplace - Specific Conditions (Page 35) Basic First Aid for the Community and Workplace - Specific Conditions (Page 36) Basic First Aid for the Community and Workplace - Specific Conditions (Page 37) Basic First Aid for the Community and Workplace - Specific Conditions (Page 38) Basic First Aid for the Community and Workplace - Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke (Page 39) Basic First Aid for the Community and Workplace - Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke (Page 40) Basic First Aid for the Community and Workplace - Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke (Page 41) Basic First Aid for the Community and Workplace - Endnotes (Page 42) Basic First Aid for the Community and Workplace - Endnotes (Page 43) Basic First Aid for the Community and Workplace - Endnotes (Page 44) Basic First Aid for the Community and Workplace - About This Program (Page 45) Basic First Aid for the Community and Workplace - About This Program (Page 46) Basic First Aid for the Community and Workplace - About This Program (Page Cover3) Basic First Aid for the Community and Workplace - About This Program (Page Cover4)
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