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A compound fracture is generally spoken of as a broken bone that has been shifted enough that part of the bone has broken through the skin and is "sticking out" to be visible. Kinda yucky, but that description is the key to diagnosis. It's hard to miss.
There are two issues to balance when aiding a victim of a compound fracture. One is bleeding, and the other is prevention of further tissue damage by bone fragments. You'll need serious help, so get that 911 call made ASAP and tend to your victim.
It is important to stop bleeding, but do not apply pressure to the fracture to stem bleeding. This may easily cause further tissue damage by moving the bone fragments around. Using a clean cloth, apply pressure near the wound (not on it!) to see if there is a point where you significantly slow bleeding without pressing on the wound itself. You'll have to use your best judgment in this. Do not let your victim bleed to death while waiting for emergency services to respond.
Do not move the victim unless absolutely necessary! This will minimize further tissue damage from the bone fragments. You have to immobilize the affected area if there is any way to do so. Cardboard, rolled up newspaper, sticks or what have you can be applied to this along with torn strips of clothing.
There is some good first aid advice in the Wilderness Manuals. Need a link? You got it.
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Why is first aid a compound word?
First aid is an open compound word.
First aid case of joint fracture?
cast or split
What are the main aims in the first aid management of a fracture?
setting it
What does a compound fracture need after first aid is administered?
A compound fracture (also known as an open fracture) is one which the bone protrudes the skin. The danger here is infection so you need to cover the wound to prevent infection, immobilise the area and call for help. There is not much else you can do in a first aid capacity until an ambulance arrives. When they do arrive they may decide to straighten the limb to help circulation and prevent bones fusing in the wrong position and they will be taken to hospital for an xray and further treatment.
Is first aid a compound word?
no
Which of the following is not a first aid treatment for a fracture?
Push the protruding bone back into the wound
What is the aid given to fracture?
Splint the fracture in the position found.
First aid treatment?
first aid is an immediate but temporary treatment given to a person in case of accident or sudden illness when there is no doctor around. sprain,fracture,dislocation and cramps can be given first aid treatment
What is the length of training required to be a Security Guard?
they first aid
What first aid course is required on construction site?
Any basic first aid. This is because anything unexpected could happen.
First aid information is only required on a supplier label?
false
What things are required in a first aid kit?
Nothing is required. They should have things like bandages and gloves.
