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JOINT INJURIES

JOINT INJURIES . FIRST AID EQ: What does R.I.C.E stand for and why is it important?. JOINT INJURIES. Dislocations – An Injury to the soft tissues ( ligaments , blood vessels, muscles, tendons ) Signs Deformity Other symptoms similar to a fracture. JOINT INJURIES.

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JOINT INJURIES

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  1. JOINT INJURIES FIRST AID EQ: What does R.I.C.E stand for and why is it important?

  2. JOINT INJURIES • Dislocations – An Injury to the soft tissues (ligaments, blood vessels, muscles, tendons) • Signs • Deformity • Other symptoms similar to a fracture

  3. JOINT INJURIES • Treatment for dislocations • Same as fracture • Elevate and ice • Stay off of it • Will be some form of immobilization • RICE – Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation

  4. JOINT INJURIES • SPRAIN- An injury to the soft tissues around a joint that occurs when a joint moves beyond normal Range of Motion

  5. JOINT INJURIES • Signs • 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)

  6. JOINT INJURIES • Strain – caused by overworking muscles • Too much running • Too much weight lifting • Too much walking

  7. JOINT INJURIES • Signs of strains • Aches, pains, & stiffness • Reduced range of motion • Pain peaks in 48 hours

  8. JOINT INJURIES • Treatments for strains • Rest • Moist heat • Massage & stretching

  9. 10-2-2 Have you ever had a joint injury? If so explain? (Broken bone, dislocation or a sprain/Strain)

  10. JOINT INJURIES • Neck Injuries • Signs • Numbness in the arms & hands; legs & feet • Difficulty in breathing • Similar to head injuries • Can’t move the body

  11. JOINT INJURIES • Spinal Injuries • Signs • Numbness in the hands & arms • Can’t move the body

  12. JOINT INJURIES • Treatments for spinal injuries • Stay positive • Keep the victim still, unless life is threatened • ABC if needed • Treat for shock & call 911

  13. 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

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