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Volunteer Marine Rescue . 3. TDM MF1007B. first aid. Cracked Bone. Chipped Bone. Broken Bone. Fractures and Dislocations. Fracture. Dislocation. - Open - Bone protrudes through skin or wound leading to site of the fracture. - Closed - Bone remains within the skin.

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  1. Volunteer Marine Rescue 3 TDM MF1007B first aid

  2. CrackedBone ChippedBone BrokenBone Fractures and Dislocations Fracture Dislocation

  3. - Open - Bone protrudes through skin or wound leading to site of the fracture. - Closed - Bone remains within the skin. No wound leading to site of the fracture. Complicated - May involve body organs and tissue. Fractures and Dislocations

  4. Signs Swelling Discolouration Deformity Shortening Abnormal mobility Symptoms Pain Loss of power Tenderness Crepitus Fractures and Dislocations

  5. Fractures General Management • D.R.S.A.B.C.D • Control Bleeding • Rest and reassure • Handle gently • Support or immobilise Do Not • Apply traction to an open fracture. • Give anything to eat or drink. • Force or straighten fractured joints.

  6. Fractures and Dislocations Unconscious Victim withObvious Limb Fractures • Lateral (side) position • Keeping an open airway takes precedence over all fractures including suspected spinal injuries

  7. Splints

  8. Do Not replace into position. Dislocations Signs and Symptoms Severe pain, unable to move and appears deformed General Management Prevent movement at the site. Place in a comfortable position. Prevent Pain. Apply Ice. Prevent Bleeding. Seek medical aid.

  9. Sprains and Strains - General Care • Compression • Elevation • Rest • Ice Then refer the patient to medical help

  10. Head Injuries Types of Skull Fracture

  11. Concussion - Brain Shaking - A temporary impairment of brain function, usually without permanent damage to the brain

  12. Concussion Signs & Symptoms • Brief or extended periods of unconsciousness • Double vision • Confusion • Loss of short memory (what actually happened). • Headache • Nausea and vomiting • Numbness (tingling and weakness in arms and legs) • Lack of co-ordination (stumbling).

  13. Cerebral Compression Cerebral compression is a condition which occurs when pressure within the brain increases This may be caused by trauma to the head, or by a blood clot formed within the skull

  14. Cerebral Compression Signs and Symptoms • Diminishing conscious state. • Noisy or irregular breathing. • Slow but full and bounding pulse. • Weakness in one side of the body. • Unequal pupils. • Flushed face. • Fever.

  15. Spinal Injuries Symptoms and Signs Severe back Pain. Lower limb numbness. Loss of power in limbs. Loss of sensation.

  16. Spinal Injuries Care for Head & Spinal Injuries If unconscious , carefully place in lateral position. Maintain an open airway. Minimise movement of Head & Spine. Monitor A.B.C. Control any Bleeding. Maintain Body Temperature.

  17. Types of Eye Injuries

  18. Types of Eye Injuries Foreign Bodies Superficial Embedded / Penetrating Wash thoroughly (if unsuccessful, Pad both eyes. Seek medical aid. Lie flat. Pad both eyes. Reassure the person. Seek medical aid.

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