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If you have an open fracture, do not attempt to move the bone and do not touch any protruding skin, muscle, etc. You need to see a doctor immediately! If a Doctor is not in the area, and you cannot see a doctor in the near future, depending on how bad the open fracture is, you may need to attempt to replace the bone. If it is protruding more than 3 inches from the skin, or just peaking out a little bit, try your best not to move it. if it is out pretty far, see if it will go down. DO NOT FORCE IT! If you can see a doctor, just bandage the arm, and try to keep it clean. Do not be afraid to use antiseptic, such as alcohol! MORAL: SEE A DOCTOR!
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For an open fracture of the upper arm you should NOT?
cleanse the wound ~nova net~
What is the name of the fracture where the end of the left upper arm bone closer to the elbow is protruding through the skin?
This is called an open fracture of the humerus.
A fracture in the upper arm means that the athlete has broken which bone?
The humerus.
What are the symptoms of a fracture in the upper and lower arm?
severe pain and swelling.
What type of fracture is a bone protruding from the lower arm?
When a bone fracture protrudes through the skin it is classified as an open fracture. With an open fracture there is a risk of deep bone infection.
What word means fracture in the upper arm bone?
biceps-brachii-muscle
What casualty is a bone protruding from his lower arm?
An open fracture
What example of fracture is it when you assess a casualty and discover he is in pain with a bone protruding from his lower arm?
Open fracture
What are three places to immobilize a fracture of the upper arm?
To immobilize an upper arm with a fracture start with the elbow. Next place is the shoulder and then the wrist. Trying to keep the injured party calm is very important and seek medical attention immediately.
Is a protruding bone of the lower arm an open fracture?
A compound or open fracture is one in which the bone fracture punctures the skin. The exposed bone runs the risk of acquiring a deep bone infection.
You assess a casualty and discover that he is in a great deal of pain and has a bone protruding from his lower arm this is an example of an?
a "compound fracture" or open fracture
You assess a casualty and discover that he is in pain and has a bone protruding from his lower arm this is an example of of what type of fracture?
If you assess a casualty and discover that the patient has a bone protruding from his lower arm, the patient has an open fracture, also known as a compound fracture.
