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By Max Team in Emergency & Trauma
Feb 14 , 2022 | 1 min read
A fracture is a broken or cracked bone. It occurs when pressure is applied on the bone with or without displacement of bone fragments. A fracture can be simple, wherein the skin remains intact without any external bleeding - or compound - wherein there are open wounds, which would be prone to infection.
Seek medical attention in either case, if a fracture is suspected.
What to Expect
- Severe pain
- Difficulty in movement
- Swelling/bruising/bleeding/redness/tenderness
Home Care
- Do not massage the affected area
- Do not try to straighten the broken bone
- In case of a compound fracture follow the first-aid as for ‘cuts and wounds’. Arrest the bleeding in case of an open wound
- Keep the injured body part elevated
- Immobilise using a splint/sling
A First-Aid Kit for Fracture Should Include
- Sterile Adhesive Bandages in Assorted Sizes
- Sterile Gauze Pads of Different Sizes
- Adhesive Tape & Band-aid
- Cotton Buds & Cotton Roll
- Latex Gloves
- Thermometer
- Scissor
- Safety Pins
- Sterile Saline/Distilled Water
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