1. Injuries to Muscles, Bones, and Joints
Can result from accidents
Four types of muscle, bone and joint injuries
1. Fracture
2. Dislocation
3. Strain
4. Sprain

2. DVD Segment: Injuries to Muslces, Bones, Joints

3. Fracture

4. Dislocation

5. Sprain

6. Strain

7. Injuries
It is difficult to know exactly what injury it is, but you can still provide care to the victim…

8. Caring for Head, Neck and Back Injuries…
…on land!

9. Head, Neck, Back Injuries
If you suspect there is a neck injury, tell them NOT TO MOVE THEIR HEAD, just say yes or no to questions
Minimize movement
Make sure to use personal protective equipment
Minimize movement by placing your hands on both sides of victim’s head
Have them stay in the position you found them
Monitor ABC’s

10. DVD Segment: Caring for Head, Neck, Back Injuries on Land

11. Caring for Head, Neck and Back Injuries…
…in the water!

12. Head, Neck, Back Injuries in the Water
The care you provide depends on …
Victim’s condition
Location of victim
Availability of help
Facility’s procedures
Air and water temperature

13. If you suspect a head, neck or back injury…
Activate the EAP
Assess victim’s condition
Safely enter the water
Perform appropriate rescue
Move victim to shallow water, if possible
Check for consciousness and signs of life
Remove victim from water
Provide emergency care as needed

14. In-line Stabilization Techniques
Head splint
See page 162 – 163
Can be used…
- shallow OR deep water
- face up or face down
- near or below surface

15. In-line Stabilization Techniques
Head and chin support
See page 164
Do NOT use if victim is in SHALLOW WATER.
Do NOT use if victim is FACE DOWN IN DEEP WATER