Fractures

Remember To Send for Help – Call an Ambulance

Note

If you are not sure whether the injury is a fracture, dislocation, sprain or strain Always Treat as a Fracture

Signs and Symptoms

• Pain at or near the injury site
• Not able to move normally
• Visible deformity
• Bruising, tenderness, swelling

Treatment

• DRSABCD
• Control any bleeding
• Do not try to straighten the limb, or put it back into place
• Immobilise the fracture using a splint and broad bandages
• Use a firm, rigid splint
• Place padding between the splint and the limb
• Secure the splint above and below the fracture with bandages
• Do not bandage too tightly. If the fingers or toes look pale, feel cold or become numb, loosen the splint

Collarbone Fracture

• Place the injured side arm in a St John Sling for support and seek medical attention