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HEAT EXHAUSTION
Use of Splints

Basic Military Requirements (BMR) - Requirement for military advancement
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Recognize the classification of, symptoms of, and first-aid treatment for fractures. Recall  the  first-aid  treatment  for  strains  and sprains. Simply put, a fracture is a broken bone. The severity of the injury depends on the part of the body affected, the type of fracture, and the amount of tissue damaged. FRACTURES In this section, you will learn about fractures—how they’re classified and the first-aid you would give the victim.  Additional  information  is  given  on  how  to transport victims. Classification Fractures  may  be  classified  in  several  ways. However,  they  are  generally  classified  as  are  either closed or open. A closed fracture is one in which the skin remains intact. An open fracture is one in which the bone protrudes from the skin. These fractures are shown in figure 14-17. Symptoms You can’t always tell that a fracture has occurred. However, if the victim has been involved in some form of violence, you may suspect that one or more bones have been broken. The victim may even have heard the bone snap. Some symptoms of a fracture are as follows: Pain and tenderness Inability to use the part Creaking or cracking Motion at points other than joints Swelling Deformity Discoloration of skin Treatment If you are required to give first aid to a person who has suffered a fracture, you should follow these general rules: If there is any possibility that a fracture has been sustained, treat the injury as a fracture. Get medical aid at the first possible opportunity. All fractures require medical treatment. Don’t move the victim until splints have been applied to the injured parts, unless the victim’s life is in danger. Treat for shock. Don’t attempt to locate a fracture by grating the ends of the bone together. Don’t attempt to set a broken bone. When a long bone in the arm or leg is fractured, the limb should be carefully straightened so that splints can be applied. Pulling gently with your hands in the long axis of the limb is permissible, and it may be all that is necessary to get the limb back into position. Apply  splints.  Emergency  splinting  may  be placed over clothing if the victim will be seen very soon by a medical officer or if the victim will  be  transported  for  a  short  distance. Otherwise,  it’s  best  to  remove  just  enough clothing so you can apply well-padded splints 14-21 Student Notes: Figure 14-17.—Types of fractures.







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