St. John Ambulance - Malta

Fractures
Home
First Aid Courses
Courses for University Students Optional Credits
Courses for 9 - 13 Year Old Children
BLS ~ AED Courses
First Aid Tips
Map: How to find us
Council
AGM 2014
Headquarters
Training Branch
Ambulance Section
Rescue Corps
Recent and Upcoming Events
Getting Involved
About Us
Make a Donation
History
Contact Us
Webmaster

Fractures

Treatment

  • Give lots of comfort and reassurance and persuade them to stay still.
  • Do not move the casualty unless you have to.
  • Broken bones - steady and supportSteady and support the injured limb with your hands to stop any movement.
  • If there is bleeding, press a clean pad over the wound to control the flow of blood. Then bandage on and around the wound.
  • If you suspect a broken leg, put padding between the knees and ankles. Form a splint (to immobilise the leg further) by gently, but firmly, bandaging the good leg to the bad one at the knees and ankles, then above and below the injury. If it is an arm that is broken, improvise a sling to support the arm close to the body.
  • Calling 999Dial 112 for an ambulance.
  • If it does not distress the casualty too much, raise and support the injured limb.
  • Do not give the casualty anything to eat or drink in case an operation is necessary.
  • Watch out for signs of shock.
  • If the casualty becomes unconscious, follow the Resuscitation Sequence - DRABC.

Please note:

These first aid tips are no substitute for thorough knowledge of first aid.

Attend a St John Ambulance first aid course.

 

images2.jpg

 
St. John Ambulance is a Voluntary Organization
"For the Faith and in the Service of Humanity"
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
thanks.gif