BROKEN BONES
A fall, a violent blow, an automobile
accident, and someone might
suffer a fracture-a broken bone.
When you suspect a fracture,
do not move the person. Look for
these symptoms:
• There is an abnormal shape or
position of a bone or joint.
• There is swelling or a bluish
color at the fracture site.
• The victim might have heard
or felt a bone snap.
• The victim feels pain when
you press on the skin over the
fracture.
• The victim might not be able to
move the injured limb.

FIRST AID FOR
BRBBEN BONES
l. neat "hurry cases" (severe
bleeding, stopped breathing,
no heartbeat).
l. Treat for shock.
3. Allow the patient to lie still
right where you found him.
Make him comfortable by
tucking blankets. sleeping
bags, or clothing under and
over him.
4. Call a doctor or rescue squad.
5. If the victim musl be moved,
first splint the broken bone.
The saying, "splint it where it
lies," is usually good advice

CLOSED AND OPEN FRACTURES
Abroken bane that does nat cut through the skin is a closed
(simple) fracture.
Abroken bane piercing the skin is an open (compound)
tracture-a fracture plus an open wound,
An open fracture is especially dangerous because it can
allow bacteria to infect the wound and the bane. Keep an
open fracture as clean as possible.