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Chapter 22: First Aid - Muscle, Bone and Joint EmergenciesDefined:This emergency occurs when a muscle, bone or joint moves in a direction that it is not supposed to go. This movement can lead to broken bones, sprains, fractures and other injuries.
Common Emergency Example(s):Fracture / Broken Bone:A fracture is a complete break, a chip or a crack in the bone. An open fracture involves an open wound, and is when a bone end tears through the skin. An open fracture is more dangerous and severe. However, a closed fracture is more common. 
Dislocation:A dislocation is the movement of a bone at a joint from its normal position. When the bone is moved out of place, the joint no longer functions. Usually dislocations happen at the shoulder, elbow, wrist, jaw and hip. Sprain / Strain:A sprain is the tearing of the ligaments at a joint. Sprains mostly occur at the ankle, knee, wrist and fingers. A strain is the stretching and tearing of a muscle. They usually occur in the neck, back, thigh, or the back of the lower leg. Use RICE method when dealing with a sprain or strain:  Rest: Do not move or straighten the injury.Immobilize: Try to stabilize the person in the position he/she was found. Splint or sling the injured part only and use caution if moving the person. Cold: Indirectly cool the part using ice for up to 20 minutes. Elevate: Only elevate the part if it does not cause more pain.
First Aid Actions / Treatment:
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This emergency occurs when a muscle, bone or joint moves in a direction that it is not supposed to go. This movement can lead to broken bones, sprains, fractures and other injuries.
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Signs and Symptoms: |
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Bruising and swelling |
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Bone fragment(s) sticking out |
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Coldness, numbness |
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Discoloration (blue) |
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Deformity |
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Inability to use the affected part normally |
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Pain |
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Snapping or popping sound at time of injury |
A fracture is a complete break, a chip or a crack in the bone. An open fracture involves an open wound, and is when a bone end tears through the skin. An open fracture is more dangerous and severe. However, a closed fracture is more common.
A dislocation is the movement of a bone at a joint from its normal position. When the bone is moved out of place, the joint no longer functions. Usually dislocations happen at the shoulder, elbow, wrist, jaw and hip.
A sprain is the tearing of the ligaments at a joint. Sprains mostly occur at the ankle, knee, wrist and fingers. A strain is the stretching and tearing of a muscle. They usually occur in the neck, back, thigh, or the back of the lower leg.
Use RICE method when dealing with a sprain or strain:
Rest: Do not move or straighten the injury.
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Assess the scene and check for your safety. |
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Get a First Aid kit and wear personal protective equipment. |
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Apply a clean dressing on any open wounds. Don’t move any body part that is deformed or bent (fractured). |
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If person is experiencing:
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Activate EMS (Call 9-1-1) if the open wound is large. |
