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B ONES MUSCLES AND JOINTS

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B ONES MUSCLES AND JOINTS

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  1. St John AmbulancePlease note:Any deviation from the slides contained in the original presentation are not sanctioned by St John Ambulance.Individuals will be held personally liable for any information on additional slides added to this presentation.

  2. BONES MUSCLES AND JOINTS

  3. Bone, muscle and joint injuries • By the end of this session you will be able to: • recognise a fracture, dislocation, sprain or strain • respond appropriately to someone with a fracture, dislocation, sprain or strain.

  4. Bone, muscle and joint injuries • Definitions: • Fracture – a crack or break in the bone • Dislocation – a bone in a joint that has moved out of place • Sprains and strains – damage to soft tissues.

  5. Bone, muscle and joint injuries • What you will see: • Swelling • Bruising • Difficulty moving the injured limb • Pain.

  6. Fracture or dislocation • What you should do: • Tell the casualty not to move • Support the injured part if possible • Arrange for the casualty to be taken to hospital.

  7. Strains and sprains • What you should do: • Rest the injury • Ice - apply a cold compress or icepack • Comfortable support • Elevate the injured limb.

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