Archive for the ‘Bone Health’ Category
Prevention Of Fracture
- Must wear protective gear while skiing, biking, skating and participating in contact sports. This includes helmet, elbow pads, knee pads and shin pads.
- You must create a safe environment for young children, such as placing gates on stairways and keep windows closed.
- Teach safety measures and help children learn how to care for themselves.
- Supervise children closely. No matter how safe it may seem, the environment or situation, there is no substitute for adequate supervision.
- Avoid falls by not standing on chairs, desks or other unstable objects and remove throw rugs and electrical cords from floor surfaces. Use handrails on staircases and non-skid mats in bathtubs. These measures are especially important for older people.
Emergency Medical
Call your emergency medical assistance if
You should call 911 if :
- There is a suspected broken bone in the head, neck or back.
- There is a suspected broken hip, pelvis or upper leg.
- There are a lot of bleeding
- The area below the injured joint is pale, cold, clammy or bluish.
- You can not completely immobilize the injury at the scene without assistance from another person.
- There is a bone through the skin.
Although it is possible that other fractures are not emergencies, they still deserve medical attention, therefore, call your doctor to find out where and when. If a young child refuses to put weight on an arm or leg after an accident, not moving the arm or leg, or the deformity can be seen clearly, assume that the child has a broken bone should be achieved medical help.
Fracture In The Leg
First Aid
- It should examine the airways and breathing of the victim. If necessary, call 911 and begin rescue breathing, CPR or bleeding control.
- You must keep the person still and calm.
- You must carefully observe the victim for other injuries.
- In most cases, if medical help responds quickly, allow medical personnel to take necessary measures.
- If the skin is broken, it must be treated immediately to prevent infection. Do not breathe on the wound or probe it, if possible, lightly rinse to remove visible dirt and other pollutants, careful not to rub too hard or flush. Cover with sterile dressings.
- If necessary, Splint the injury or sling. Among the possible elements splints include a rolled up newspaper or strips of wood. Immobilize the area both above and below the injured bone.
- You can apply ice packs to reduce pain and swelling.
- Try to prevent shock. Position the person flat, elevate the feet about 12 inches (30 centimeters) and covered with a coat or blanket, but DO NOT move if you suspect a head injury, back or legs.
CHECK BLOOD CIRCULATION.
It must verify the person’s blood circulation and press hard on the skin that lies beyond the fracture site. For example, if the fracture is in the leg, press on the foot, the skin should first blanch white and then “pink up” in about two seconds. Other signs that circulation is inadequate include pale or blue skin, numbness and tingling and loss of pulse. If circulation is poor and there are no trained personnel quickly, try to realign the limb into a normal resting position. This will reduce swelling, pain and tissue damage due to lack of blood.
TREAT BLEEDING
- It is recommended to cover the wound with a clean cloth and dry.
- If bleeding continues, apply direct pressure to the site. DO NOT apply a tourniquet to the extremity to stop the bleeding unless it is a threatening situation.