Transcript First Aid: Injuries to Muscles, Bones and Joints

First Aid:
Injuries to Muscles,
Bones and Joints
List the types of muscle,
bone and joint injuries
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Fractures
Dislocations
Sprains
Strains
Fractures
• Dislocations
What is the difference between a
sprain and a strain?
Sprain
• Tearing of
ligaments
Strain
• Stretching or
tearing of
muscles or
tendons
What does R. I. C. E.
stand for?
• R – Rest
– Rest the injured area
• I – Ice
– Provide cold packs or ice to the injured area
• C – Compression
– Wrap injured area to keep stabilized
• E – Elevate
– Raise the injured are if possible
What are the
three different
types of splints?
•Soft splint
•Anatomic Splint
•Rigid Splint
How do you care for
foot injuries?
• Use a soft splint
How do you care for hand
and finger injuries?
• Use an anatomic splint or bulky dressing for the injured area
If the victim is
showing the
following symptoms,
what can you suspect
that they have?
• Loss of movement in
the arms
• They have may have a Head, Neck or Back Injury
• Loss of balance
• Impaired or trouble
breathing