FIRST AID HEALTH MR. GARDNER JOINT INJURIES FIRST AID HEALTH MR. GARDNER
JOINT INJURIES Dislocations – An Injury to the soft tissues (ligaments, blood vessels, muscles, tendons) Signs Deformity Other symptoms similar to a fracture
JOINT INJURIES Treatment for dislocations Same as fracture Elevate and ice Stay off of it Will be some form of immobilization
JOINT INJURIES SPRAIN- An injury to the soft tissues around a joint that occurs when a joint moves beyond normal Range of Motion
JOINT INJURIES Signs Treatments Swelling & discoloration are most obvious Very similar to dislocations and fractures Treatments Same as fracture (immobilize) Rehab is lengthy because weakness of ligaments (no blood flow)
JOINT INJURIES Strain – caused by overworking muscles Too much running Too much weight lifting Too much walking
JOINT INJURIES Signs of strains Aches, pains, & stiffness Reduced range of motion Pain peaks in 48 hours
JOINT INJURIES Treatments for strains Rest Moist heat Massage & stretching
JOINT INJURIES Neck Injuries Signs Numbness in the arms & hands; legs & feet Difficulty in breathing Similar to head injuries Can’t move the body
JOINT INJURIES Spinal Injuries Signs Numbness in the hands & arms Can’t move the body
JOINT INJURIES Treatments for spinal injuries Stay positive Keep the victim still, unless life is threatened ABC if needed Treat for shock & call 911
JOINT INJURIES Head injuries – most common cause of motor vehicle deaths Signs Blood out of ear canal or around eye socket Pupils are of unequal size Dizziness Confusion & disorientation