KNR 180 Lecture 15: CPR ch 15
8 Mar 2017
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Injuries to the extremities are common because people are involved in active lifestyles that include sports and wilderness activities. Look for signs and symptoms of fractures and dislocations. Examine the extremities using dots: use the (cid:862)rule of thirds. (cid:863, consider the cause of injury, use csm (circulation, sensation, movement). Strains muscles are stretched or torn: contusions tissue is bruised. If it e(cid:374)ds i(cid:374) (cid:862)itis(cid:863) it (cid:373)ea(cid:374)s i(cid:374)fla(cid:373)(cid:373)atio(cid:374: dislocations bones are displaced from their normal joint alignment, out of their sockets, or out of their normal positions. Fractures breaks in bones that may or may not be accompanied by open wounds. Rest, ice, compression, and elevation: recommended immediate treatment for bone, joint, and muscle injuries, r = rest. The first 48 to 72 hours after an injury can do a lot to relieve even prevent aches and pains: do not use or move injured part, crutches may be used.
