1. Fractures MASHEL NASEER

2. Contents What are fractures? Simple fractures,Compound fractures and complicated fractures Dealing with different types of fractures Steps for what to do and what not to do

3. Fractures A broken bone Bones may fracture completely or partially

4. Types of fractures Hands Arms Foot Legs Neck Backbone etc

5. Simple fractures Mostly no bleeding Pain Swelling Discoloration Loss of power Irregular movement of that part may or may not hear sound of bone breaking

6. What to do Calm Stop movement, immobilize joints, use slings check circulation in nails, pulse, color & warmth of that part of body Use ice-packs to reduce pain

7. What not to do Force to reposition place effected part in uncomfortable way

8. Compound fractures too much bleeding, broken bone could be seen sound of breaking bone discoloration, swelling unable to move that part

9. What to do Call for help soon try to stop bleeding Do not do tight bandage, just immobilize it, protect it so that it will not cause infection Check circulation Elevate affected limb above heart to reduce pain and swelling

10. Complicated fractures Broken bone cause damage to any organ Pain in damaged organ Difficulty breathing Coughing out blood Difficulty or unable to move fingers and toes Discoloration Loss of sensation

11. What to do Call ambulance Control external bleeding ABCD do not move affected area Keep in apposition of most comfort

12. Dealing with broken fingers

13. Using triangular sling for arm/hand

14. Arm(upper half bone fracture)

15. Shoulder dislocation

16. Dislocated elbow

17. Dealing with broken bone of foot

18. Dislocated ankle

19. Dealing with Knee fracture

20. Knee

21. Dealing with leg fracture

22. Dealing with backbone fracture

23. Skull dislocation

24. Jaw dislocation

25. Ribs dislocation

26. Neck fracture