What are some causes of fractures?
Direct force, indirect force, twisting
What are the 2 types of fractures?
Closed and open
Why do we splint?
Stabilize extremity fractures, reduces pain, prevents damage to muscles, nerves, and blood, prevents closed fracture from becoming an open fracture, reduces bleeding and swelling
What are the types of splints?
Rigid, self/anatomic, soft, sling, traction, pneumatic
Piece of metal that pulls the leg straight again
Traction splint
When do we splint a patient?
Before moving the victim
When do we straighten a splint?
Extremely deformed, no circulation, sensation, or movement
What happens if someone is injured and has their shoe on ?
Too tight with swelling, may not cover injury
What happens if someone is injured and has their shoe off?
Better circulation, sensation, movement, better for examination
What does RICE stand for?
Rest, ice, compression, elevation
What are the four stages of icing?
Cold, burning, aching, numbness
Joint comes apart and stays apart
Dislocation
Joint ligaments damaged
Sprain
Muscle tear
Strain
Muscle bruise
Contusion
Muscle spasm
Cramps
