First Aid. Splints for Injuries What is it? –Strip of rigid material –Used to support or immobilize a broken bone.

Slides:

Advertisements

Similar presentations

First Aid Worksheet.

Advertisements

P.R.I.C.E. Treatment of acute injuries. For Acute Injuries Treatment for a sports injury will depend on how severe the injury is. If an injury does not.

First Aid Review (a) Each operator of a surface coal mine shall make arrangements with a licensed physician, medical service, medical clinic,

LESSON 18 INJURIES TO MUSCLES AND BONES.

FIRST AID. VARIOUS FIRST AID KITS, ALL OF WHICH WOULD BE SUITABLE FOR AN EXPEDITION.

Fractures, Dislocations, Sprains, and Strains

Unit 8: Taping and Bandaging

Splinting and Use of Crutches

Initial Management of Skeletal and Soft Tissue Injuries

Taking Action in Emergency Situations

Ch. 12-Common Sport and Recreational Injuries

Chapter 16 Splinting Extremities. Splinting Reduces pain Prevents further damage to muscles, nerves, and blood vessels Prevents closed fracture from becoming.

What Happpens With a Fracture ? Pain - bone has nerves Pain - bone has nerves Bleeding - bone has blood vessels Bleeding - bone has blood vessels Damage.

Snakebite First Aid Government of South Australia Department of Health, Snakebite and Spider bite Management Guidelines, Prof. Julian White, 2006

NATIONAL PRODUCTIVITY COUNCIL,GUWAHATI1 BRPL TRAINING PROGRAM Emergency First Aid NPC, GUWAHATI.

Care, Prevention and Rehabilitation of Sports Injuries Common Athletic Injuries.

Emergency care for Musculoskeletal system. The Skeletal System The Musculoskeletal system consists of: - Bones (skeleton) - Joints - Cartilages - Ligaments.

NICK YOTSKO 6 TH GRADE HEALTH First Aid: Help Given to a person until full medical treatment is given Safety: Being protected from danger or injury Having.

FRACTURES AND SOFT TISSUE INJURIES. FRACTURES A broken or cracked bone Great forces are required to break a bone, unless it is diseased or old Bones that.

Fractures MASHEL NASEER. Contents What are fractures? Simple fractures,Compound fractures and complicated fractures Dealing with different types of fractures.

Bone & Joint Injuries Monica Hall RN, AE-C, BSN. General Info  Injuries to bones and joints are common in accidents and falls  This includes a variety.

KEMO2010. Introduction  The body is built on a framework of bones called the skeleton.  The skeleton are 206 bones in the human body.  It structure.

Skill: Splinting a Forearm.

Rules for bandaging and splinting

Dressings and Bandages

Expat Health - First Aid - 1 REVISED: Barbey 05/2003 First Aid Immediate Treatments.

15.9 Bone and Joint Injuries

Lesson 20 APPLY A SAM SPLINT TO A FRACTURED LIMB

Check, Call, Care Taking Action in Emergency Situations.

First Aid First aid is the immediate and temporary care given to someone who is injured or suddenly taken ill, before the arrival of professional and capable.

Injuries to Muscles, Bones, and Joints Health 10 September 16, 2008.

Emergency and Non-Emergency Moves. One of the most dangerous threats to a seriously injured person is unnecessary movement One of the most dangerous threats.

Putting on a sling Jamie Hughes. Step 1 1. Get your triangular bandage 2. Find the point of the triangle and between your two hands and place the point.

Chapter 12.  The extremities consist of—  Bones.  Soft tissue.  Blood vessels.  Nerves.

Injuries to Muscles, Bones, & Joints Injuries to muscles, bones, and joints often occur as a result of accidents, such as falls, vehicle crashes, or forced.

 Made up of:  Bones  Muscles  Tendons  Ligaments  Gives body support and stability.

First Aid Soft Tissue Injuries Injuries to Extremities.

Rules for bandaging and splinting

Form a group with a maximum of 7 members.

Lesson 10.  The body has over 600 muscles  Muscle attaches to bone by a tendon  Muscles contract and relax and allow for joint movement.

Emergency Procedures.

Emergency First Aid & CPR

Musculoskeletal Injuries: Management

Muscle, Bone and Joint Injuries

Sprains, Strains, Dislocations, and Fractures

General Emergency Help

Injury Care Techniques

Broken Bones and Sprains

Combat Life Saver Lesson 20 APPLY A SAM SPLINT TO A FRACTURED LIMB Compiled and edited by, 2LT John C. Miller, PA-C.

Emergency Procedures.

Muscle, Bone and Joint Injuries

Lesson 9 SPLINT A SUSPECTED FRACTURE

Splinting Four Principles of Splinting

Lesson 20 APPLY A SAM SPLINT TO A FRACTURED LIMB

Click on the right part of the body.

Chapter 10 Bandaging Wounds.

Emergency First Aid and CPR This presentation is not intended as a substitute for professional medical care. NOTICE.

Moving a Victim.

Injury Care Techniques

INJURIES TO MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM

MY BODY DICTIONARY.

Division of Youth Corrections

Injury Care Techniques

First Aid & CPR Recognizing & Responding to Emergencies

Presentation transcript:

First Aid

Splints for Injuries What is it? –Strip of rigid material –Used to support or immobilize a broken bone

Review: Steps for Safety #1. Evaluate the situation Are you at risk of injury? Are you or the victim threatened by fire, toxic chemicals, or unstable building?

Review: Steps for Safety #2. Avoid moving the victim Only move if victim is in immediate danger!!!! But if you are putting yourself in danger, call professionals!

Review: Steps for Safety #3. Call for help! 911 EMT Police Ambulance Athletic Trainer Doctor

Review: Steps for Safety #4. Get Consent! Do NOT start helping a person without their consent!

Splinting an Ankle Materials: – Triangle Bandages (2 or 3) – Pillow/Cardboard/ Towel/Blanket Directions  Do NOT move the ankle!  Slide triangle bandages in position under ankle (two above break and one below break)  Slide the blanket carefully under the ankle  Tie the bandages in a knot (snug)  Check for circulation, feeling, and movement

Splinting a Knee Materials: – Triangle Bandages (3) – Board or Body Directions:  Do NOT move the knee!  Slide triangle bandages into position under both legs (two above, one below the break)  Tie (snug)  Check for circulation, feeling, and movement

Sling for Shoulder or Arm Materials: – Triangle Bandage (1 or 2) Directions  Do NOT move injured shoulder or arm  Two ways…  Place acute angle on injured shoulder  Place 90 degree angle at elbow  Pull up around neck and tie (don’t tie too tight)  Check for circulation, feeling and movement

Splint a Wrist Materials: – Triangle Bandages (2) – Towel/Blanket/Hoodie/ Pillow Directions:  Do NOT move wrist  Place triangle bandages under the wrist (1 above, 1 below)  Put hoodie, blanket or book in position under wrist  Tie bandages (snug)  Check circulation, feeling, and movement

Splint for Finger Material: – Medical Tape – Finger/Splint/Popsicle Stick Directions:  Do NOT move finger  Put splint in place (popsicle stick or finger)  Apply strips of medical tape above and below  Check circulation, feeling and movement

Practice!