First aid for bone injuries

In this topic

• What first aid is and how it starts
• Bruise, sprain and dislocation
• Fractures and how a splint is applied
• Special cases and what must not be done

Key terms

• First aid
• 103 and 112
• Bruise
• Sprain
• Ligament
• Dislocation
• Fracture
• Closed fracture
• Open fracture
• Immobilisation
• Splint
• Sterile dressing

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