FIRST AID IN THE WORKPLACE

How to provide first aid to a person with a fracture?

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Causes of the condition:

  • falls;
  • impacts;
  • traffic accidents;
  • pressure on bones, joints.

Consequences are open or closed fractures, dislocations.

Basic first aid procedure – fractures:

  • SAFETY. Check the surroundings – take care of your own safety!
  • FIXATION OF THE LIMB. Stabilize the injured limb using the other limb. If available, create a sling from a triangular scarf.
  • FIXATION OF HEAD, SPINE, PELVIS INJURIES. Apply in traffic accidents, falls from heights, and high-energy traumas ("3 Vs" – steering wheel, height, serious injury). Do not allow the injured person to move, stand or turn their head. Do not place the person in the recovery position (on their side)! Fix the head on the ground/pad with both hands, communicate with the affected person and call 155.