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Volunteer Marine Rescue
TDM MF1007B 3
CrackedBone
ChippedBone
BrokenBone
Fractures and Dislocations
Fracture Dislocation
- Open -Bone protrudes through skin or wound leading to
site of the fracture.
- Closed -Bone remains within
the skin.
No wound leading to site of the fracture.
Fractures and Dislocations
Complicated -May involvebody organsand tissue.
• Signs– Swelling– Discolouration– Deformity– Shortening– Abnormal mobility
• Symptoms– Pain– Loss of power– Tenderness– Crepitus
Fractures and Dislocations
FracturesGeneral Management
• D.R.S.A.B.C.D• Control Bleeding• Rest and reassure• Handle gently• Support or immobilise
• Apply traction to an open fracture.• Give anything to eat or drink.• Force or straighten fractured joints.
Do Not
Unconscious Victim withObvious Limb Fractures
• Lateral (side) position
• Keeping an open airway takes precedence over all fractures including suspected spinal injuries
Fractures and Dislocations
Splints
Severe pain, unable to move and appears deformed
Prevent movement at the site.Place in a comfortable position.
Prevent Pain.Apply Ice.
Prevent Bleeding.Seek medical aid.
Do Not replace into position.
DislocationsSigns and Symptoms
General Management
• Compression
• Elevation
• Rest
• Ice
Then refer the patient to
medical help
- General Care
Sprains and Strains
Types of Skull Fracture
Head Injuries
A temporary impairment of brain
function, usually without
permanent damage to the brain
Concussion
- Brain Shaking -
Concussion
Signs & Symptoms
• Brief or extended periods of unconsciousness• Double vision• Confusion• Loss of short memory (what actually happened).• Headache• Nausea and vomiting• Numbness (tingling and weakness in arms and legs)• Lack of co-ordination (stumbling).
Cerebral Compression
This may be caused by trauma
to the head, or by a blood clot
formed within the skull
Cerebral compression is a condition
which occurs when pressure within the
brain increases
Cerebral Compression
Signs and Symptoms
• Diminishing conscious state.• Noisy or irregular breathing.• Slow but full and bounding pulse.• Weakness in one side of the body.• Unequal pupils.• Flushed face.• Fever.
Spinal InjuriesSymptoms and Signs
Severe back Pain.
Lower limb numbness.
Loss of power in limbs.
Loss of sensation.
Care for Head & Spinal Injuries
Spinal Injuries
Maintain an open airway.
Minimise movement of Head & Spine.
Monitor A.B.C.
Control any Bleeding.
Maintain Body Temperature.
If unconscious , carefully place in lateral position.
Types of Eye Injuries
Types of Eye Injuries
Foreign Bodies
Superficial
Wash thoroughly
(if unsuccessful, Pad both eyes.
Seek medical aid.
Embedded / Penetrating
Lie flat.
Pad both eyes.
Reassure the person.
Seek medical aid.