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Bone joint and muscle injuries

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What are the two types of fractures?   Closed – Skin is intact, no wound present Open – Skin over fracture site is broken  
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How do you asses a fracture?   Check & treat ABC’s especially w/ hip Determine mechanism Remove or cut clothing to assess site Look for deformity or shortening Assess injury with DOTS  
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What is the acronym CSM?   Circulation – check distal pulses, radial and posterior tibial. With peds, do capillary refill Sensation – Squeeze fingers or toes. Best check for nerve damage. Movement – Inability to move comes later. Not always a good indicator.  
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What is a dislocation?   – joint comes apart and stays apart. Signs & symptoms same as fractures: deformity, severe pain and swelling.  
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What do you do about a dislocation?   Check CSM, use RICE & splint Do not try and reduce dislocation Get medical attention  
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What is a sprain?   Stretching and tearing of ligaments in a joint which is usually injured by twisting  
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How should sprains be treated?   Treat immediately with RICE: Rest – Injuries heal faster w/ rest Ice – 20 min. on, 20 min off, for 48 hours Compression – Use ace bandage. Elevation – Prop it up above level of heart  
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What is a strain?   Treat immediately with RICE:Rest – Injuries heal faster w/ restIce – 20 min. on, 20 min off, for 48 hoursCompression – Use ace bandage.Elevation – Prop it up above level of heart  
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What should you look for when there is a strain?   Muscle is stretched beyond it’s normal range of motion and tears.  
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How do you care for a contusion?   look for swelling, pain & bruising. Treat w/ RICE  
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What is a cramp?   muscle goes into uncontrolled spasm resulting in severe pain.  
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How do you relieve a cramp?   Stretch (extend) muscle as quickly as possible.  
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