A dislocation is a separation of two bones where they meet at a joint. This injury can be very painful and can temporarily deform and immobilize the joint. The most common locations for a dislocation are shoulders and fingers, but can also occur in elbows, knees and hips.

1. FIRST AID IN DISLOCATION
SACHIN DWIVEDI
CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR, CENER, AIIMS RISHIKESH

2. FIRST AID IN DISLOCATION
• A dislocated joint happens
when bones are partly or
completely pulled out of their
normal position.
• Joints can dislocate when a
strong force wrenches or pulls
the bone into an abnormal
position.

3. SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
Someone with a dislocated joint
may:

4. WHAT TO DO
STEP-I
• Advise the victim to stay still.
• Help them to support their dislocated joint in the most comfortable position.
• Offer simple pain relief such as Paracetamol, if they can take it.
• Do not try to put the dislocated bone back into its socket, as this may cause
further injury.

5. WHAT TO DO
STEP-II
Stop the joint from moving.
• If you think they have dislocated their shoulder or elbow, support the injured
arm using a sling.
• To give comfort and support, tie a broad-fold bandage (wide bandage) around
the chest and the sling. If a hand or arm is injured, remove any watches in case
of swelling.
• If you think they have dislocated their ankle, knee or hip joint, support the
injured leg using padding and broad-fold bandages.
• With a lower limb joint, make sure they don't put any weight on it.
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6. WHAT TO DO
STEP-III
• Send the casualty to hospital. Call 108 for emergency help if you
can’t take them yourself.

7. WHAT TO DO
STEP-IV
• While waiting for help, treat for shock if necessary.
• Monitor their level of response.
• Do not raise an injured leg. Only raise the uninjured leg.

8. WHAT TO DO
STEP-V
• Check the circulation beyond any bandages every 10 minutes and
loosen if necessary.

9. FIRST AID IN STRAINS AND
SPRAINS
SACHIN DWIVEDI
CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR, CENER, AIIMS RISHIKESH

10. FIRST AID IN STRAINS AND SPRAINS
• Injuries to the soft structure around the bones and joints are
commonly called strains and sprains.

11. SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS

12. WHAT TO DO
STEP-I

13. WHAT TO DO
STEP-II
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14. WHAT TO DO
STEP-III

15. WHAT TO DO
STEP-IV

16. WHAT TO DO
STEP-V

17. THANK YOU

18. REFERENCES
• First Aid in Dislocation retrieved from https://www.sja.org.uk/get-advice/first-aid-
advice/bones-and-muscle-injuries/dislocated-joints/
• First Aid in strains and sprains retrieved from https://www.sja.org.uk/get-
advice/first-aid-advice/bones-and-muscle-injuries/strains-and-sprains/
• Shoulder dislocation retrieved from https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-
conditions/dislocated-shoulder/multimedia/shoulder-dislocation/img-20008378
• Strains and sprains retrieved from https://louisvillebones.com/sprains-vs-strains/