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This document provides information about common soft tissue injuries including fractures, dislocations, bruising, sprains, and strains. It describes the signs and symptoms of each injury and outlines the steps to assist a casualty, including controlling bleeding, immobilizing injuries, treating for shock, and seeking medical help when appropriate. For fractures, dislocations, and suspected fractures, first aiders should avoid moving the injured area and call an ambulance. For bruising, sprains, and strains, first aid involves resting, applying ice, compressing the area, and elevating it above the heart.
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A fracture is a break in the continuity of bone that can be caused by direct blows, crushing forces, twisting motions or muscle contractions. There are two main types - complete fractures where the bone is broken across its entire cross-section, and incomplete fractures where the break is only partial. Fractures can be open (compound) if the bone protrudes through skin, or closed (simple) without skin breakage. Clinical signs include pain, deformity, swelling and loss of function. Treatment involves setting and immobilizing the bone through methods like casting, internal/external fixation, or traction to promote healing. Complications can include nonunion, infection and impaired mobility.
Fracture
A fracture is a break in the continuity of bone that can be caused by direct blows, crushing forces, twisting motions or muscle contractions. There are two main types - complete fractures where the bone is broken across its entire cross-section, and incomplete fractures where the break is only partial. Fractures can be open (compound) if the bone protrudes through skin, or closed (simple) without skin breakage. Clinical signs include pain, deformity, swelling and loss of function. Treatment involves reduction, immobilization using casts, splints or traction, and restoring mobility while the bone heals. Complications can include nonunion, infection and compartment syndrome.
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This document summarizes musculoskeletal injuries including strains, sprains, fractures, and dislocations. It defines strains as muscle or tendon injuries from overstretching and sprains as ligament injuries from overstretching. Signs of strains are localized stiffness, discoloration, and bruising, while signs of sprains are pain, swelling, bruising, decreased mobility, and sometimes a popping sound. Treatment for both involves RICE - rest, ice, compression, and elevation. The document also describes different types of fractures like closed versus open, stable versus unstable, and greenstick. First aid for fractures involves immobilization, preventing movement, and transport to the hospital.
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- 1. HLTAID003 – Provide First Aid Slideshow 9 Fractures and Soft Tissue Injuries CSF_V1_0316 1
- 2. Fractures A fracture occurs when a bone is broken, either partially or completely. There are different types of fractures, however a first aider is most likely to come across and “open” fracture where the skin is pierced of there is a wound leading to the broken bone and “closed” when here skin has not been pierced. Both open and closed fractures can be “complicated”. This means there has been damage to the surrounding nerves, tissues or organs caused by the broken ends of the bones. A complicated fracture and a fracture of a large bone can cause major internal or external blood loss and sever shock. CSF_V1_0316 2
- 3. Fractures Signs and Symptoms • Pain or tenderness • “Snap” of the bone can be felt or heard • Swelling, inflammation or bruising • Bleeding • Loss of strength or movement of injured area • Deformity • Signs and symptoms of shock CSF_V1_0316 3
- 4. Fractures Steps to assist casualty • Control bleeding • Call ambulance • Avoid moving injured part • Support and immobilise injured part • Reassure the casualty • Treat for shock • Do not try to straighten the broken bones • Do not move casualty unless in danger • Apply a splint to stabilise the suspected fracture • Immobilise the fracture • Use a well-padded splint well possible • Immobilise injured area and joints either side of the injury • Check circulation before and after immobilising the injury CSF_V1_0316 4
- 5. Dislocations A dislocation occurs when a bone is displaced from a joint. It can be difficult to determine if a body joint has been dislocated or fractured. If there is any doubt treat the injury as a fracture. CSF_V1_0316 5
- 6. Dislocations Signs and Symptoms • Pain or tenderness • Deformity • Swelling, bruising or inflammation • Unable to move joint normally • Signs and symptoms of shock CSF_V1_0316 6
- 7. Dislocations Steps to assist the casualty • Support and immobilise injured area • Elevate injured area if possible • Apply ice pack or cold compress • Treat for shock • Do not try to relocate the injured part • Seek medical aid • Call an ambulance 000 CSF_V1_0316 7
- 8. Bruising A bruise, also known as a contusion occurs when there has been soft tissue damage and bleeding has occurred under the skin. This is often caused by a blow of some kind of impact. Bruising is usually red or purple at first but changes in colour over time as the tissues heal and as the blood is reabsorbed by the body. Bruising can also indicate more serious internal or underlying injury. CSF_V1_0316 8
- 9. Bruising Signs and Symptoms • Pain or tenderness • Swelling • Discolouration under the skin • Loss of strength • Signs and symptoms of shock CSF_V1_0316 9
- 10. Bruising Steps to assist the casualty • If associated with a strain or sprain provide first aid to this injury • Rest • Ice pack • Compression Bandage • Elevation of injured area • Referral to medical aid • If you suspect bruising is caused by a fracture or other serious injury call ambulance 000 CSF_V1_0316 10
- 11. Sprains and Strains • A strain is caused when a casualty overstretches muscles or tendons. • A sprain is caused when a casualty overstretches or tears ligaments around a joint. Sprains and Strains are referred to as ‘soft tissue’ injuries. The signs and symptoms of both of these injuries are similar and therefore the first aid for these injuries is similar. CSF_V1_0316 11
- 12. Sprains and Strains Signs and Symptoms • Pain or tenderness around injury site • Swelling, bruising or discolouration • Loss of power movement in area • Signs and symptoms of shock CSF_V1_0316 12
- 13. Sprains and Strains Steps to assist casualty • Have casualty stop any activity immediately • Rest – rest and support the injured area • Ice – Apply a cold compress or wrapped ice pack to injured area. Use an ice pack for 10 – 20 minutes every 2 hours for the first 48-72 hours. Remove ice pack if it starts to become painful. • Do not apply ice directly to the skin • Compression – Apply a firm bandage to in the injured area. Ensure it does not restrict circulation. • Elevation – Raise the injured area, above heart level if possible. • Referral - Casualty should seek medical aid to make sure there is not any serious damage and seek advice on treatment CSF_V1_0316 13
- 14. Assessment Task • Please complete the Assessment Task