First Aid for Trauma - Fractures & Sprains: What to Do And Not to Do
Trauma - Fractures & Sprains: What is it?
Trauma can lead to fractures & sprains. It is difficult to tell if a bone is broken without an X-ray.
How to recognize Trauma - Fractures & Sprains:?
Suspect fracture or sprain if swelling or redness of injured limb, painful to touch, unable to move the injured part, abnormally bent.
What to Do If Trauma - Fractures & Sprains Occurs?
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Ensure scene safety
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Rest & elevate the affected part with cushion
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Apply ice packs to affected part
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Immobilize affected part with any hard material, splint or with the opposite limb
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Seek medical help
Not to Do If Trauma - Fractures & Sprains Occurs
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Try to deformity
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Lift or pull the injured part
Alarming Facts Trauma - Fractures & Sprains:
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There is one death every 4 minutes in India due to road accidents
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A person suffers a brain stroke, every 4 minutes
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A person dies every 33 seconds due to heart attack in India
Over 70,000 lives can be potentially saved if bystanders come forward to help
Lend a helping hand with the law by your side
As per the Good Samaritan Law –
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You will NOT BE LIABLE for any civil or criminal action for any injury or death of the victim
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If you inform police or emergency service regarding an injured person you CAN NOT BE COMPELLED to reveal your personal details
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There is provision of DISCIPLINARY ACTION AGAINST public officials who coerce Good Samaritan to reveal personal details
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