HOW TO ADMINISTER COMMON DISASTER INJURIES
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MOST COMMON INJURIES DURING AN EARTHQUAKE ARE:
- Fractures
- Dislocations
HOW TO ADMINISTER:
I. Fractures
2. Difficulty in moving and breathing.
3. Swilling or bruising.
4. Discoloration of the skin.
- Does not pierce through the skin.
- If it is not cared for properly, it could become a compound fracture.
2. Compound Fracture
- Pierces through the skin
- Serious bleeding may occur with this kind of wound.
- Do not apply pressure to a compound fracture to stop the bleeding.
2. For firmer support, secure the injured part to a sound part of a body. Fractured arms should always be supported against the body with a sling and a bandage, if needed.
3. Give nothing to eat or drink, because a general anesthetic may be used when the bones are set and eating may cause vomiting. Keep the person warm and watch for signs of shock.
4. Contact a Doctor immediately.
II. Dislocations
2. Deformed look.
3. Pain and tenderness.
4. Possible discoloration of the affected area.
2. Try to keep joint elevated to slow blood flow to the area.
3. A doctor should be contacted to have the bone set back into its socket.
**DO NOT try to force back a dislocated joint yourself (this should only be done by a doctor).**
III. Applying a Splint Broken Forearm
1. If the victim can comfortably hold a broken arm across the chest, apply a splint and hold it in this position with a sting.
2. If the arm cannot be bent, splint it in the straight position and secure it to the side of the body.
3. Tie the splint in place above and below the break.
4. Support the forearm with a wide sling tied around the neck, so the fingers are slightly higher than the elbow.
IV. Splinting Injured Leg To Uninjured Leg
1. Put padding between the legs and splint the broken leg to unbroken leg, using broad bands of cloth (bandages, ties, scarves or belts).
2. Tie the knots above and below the break on the side of the good limp.
Source: http://first_aid_4all.tripod.com/fractions_and_dislocation.htm
I. Fractures
- A fracture is a broken or cracked bone.
- Signs:
2. Difficulty in moving and breathing.
3. Swilling or bruising.
4. Discoloration of the skin.
- Types:
- Does not pierce through the skin.
- If it is not cared for properly, it could become a compound fracture.
2. Compound Fracture
- Pierces through the skin
- Serious bleeding may occur with this kind of wound.
- Do not apply pressure to a compound fracture to stop the bleeding.
- Treatment
2. For firmer support, secure the injured part to a sound part of a body. Fractured arms should always be supported against the body with a sling and a bandage, if needed.
3. Give nothing to eat or drink, because a general anesthetic may be used when the bones are set and eating may cause vomiting. Keep the person warm and watch for signs of shock.
4. Contact a Doctor immediately.
II. Dislocations
- A dislocation is a displacement of one or more bones at a joint and most frequently happens at the shoulder, elbow, thump, finger or jaw.
- Signs:
2. Deformed look.
3. Pain and tenderness.
4. Possible discoloration of the affected area.
- Treatment
2. Try to keep joint elevated to slow blood flow to the area.
3. A doctor should be contacted to have the bone set back into its socket.
**DO NOT try to force back a dislocated joint yourself (this should only be done by a doctor).**
III. Applying a Splint Broken Forearm
1. If the victim can comfortably hold a broken arm across the chest, apply a splint and hold it in this position with a sting.
2. If the arm cannot be bent, splint it in the straight position and secure it to the side of the body.
3. Tie the splint in place above and below the break.
4. Support the forearm with a wide sling tied around the neck, so the fingers are slightly higher than the elbow.
IV. Splinting Injured Leg To Uninjured Leg
1. Put padding between the legs and splint the broken leg to unbroken leg, using broad bands of cloth (bandages, ties, scarves or belts).
2. Tie the knots above and below the break on the side of the good limp.
Source: http://first_aid_4all.tripod.com/fractions_and_dislocation.htm
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NATURAL LANGUAGE
- Fractures
- 1. Treat any bleeding. Move the victim as little as possible. (Movement may further displace broken bones and damage organs). Cover an open wound with a clean dressing.
2. For firmer support, secure the injured part to a sound part of a body. Fractured arms should always be supported against the body with a sling and a bandage, if needed.
- 3. Give nothing to eat or drink, because a general anesthetic may be used when the bones are set and eating may cause vomiting. Keep the person warm and watch for signs of shock.
- 4. Contact a Doctor immediately.
Dislocations
1. Apply a splint to the joint to keep it from moving.
2. Try to keep joint elevated to slow blood flow to the area.
3. A doctor should be contacted to have the bone set back into its socket.
1. Apply a splint to the joint to keep it from moving.
2. Try to keep joint elevated to slow blood flow to the area.
3. A doctor should be contacted to have the bone set back into its socket.