What is the first aid if you have sprain?

Answer 1

Rest the sprained joint by keeping weight off of it.

Ice the sprain with an ice pack.

Apply a compression bandage

Elevate the sprain above heart level for the first 48 hours.

Answer 2

A sprained ankle is a very common injury. The ligaments in the ankle can be stretched or torn. See your doctor because you may need to get an X-Ray. This will determine if you have a broken or fractured bone in the ankle or foot because it will have similar symptoms to a sprained ankle. If the doctor suspects that there is severe injury to the ligaments, you may have to have a MRI.

TREATMENT FOR ALL TYPES OF SPRAINS: R.I.C.E. R = Rest (don't walk on it!) I = Ice (Ice it immediately to keep the swelling down - keep on for about 20-30 min) C = Compression (ace bandages, bandages, dressings) E = Elevate (for about 48 hours keep your ankle above your heart level)

There are 3 grades or types of sprains. (You can typically tell the type of grade based upon the amount of swelling, bruising, and the pain).

-Grade 1 is minimal (there is minimal swelling and tenderness, but you can tolerate bearing weight on it). There is usually microscopic tearing of the fibers in the ligament. No splints or casts are needed. You can do stretching and strengthening exercises to treat it.

-Grade 2 is moderate (there is moderated tenderness and swelling, there is a decreased range of motion, there can be a possible instability). There is usually complete tears of some but not all of the fibers in the ligament. You can treat it by imobilizing it with an air splint and doing physical therapy.

-Grade 3 is severe (there is significant swelling and tenderness, there is instability (can't put pressure on it)). There is usually a complete tear or rupture of the ligament. Treatment includes physical therapy over a longer period of time (than a grade 2 sprain), (complete) imobilization, and possible surgical reconstruction.

You can take medicine to also keep down the swelling (such as ibuprofen). NEVER APPLY HEAT. Give yourself enough time to heal, so that it (hopefully) won't occur again.

Answer 3

If the injury is swollen, apply some frozen peas, or ice, something cold anyway. If you know or think it is sprained go to A+E or your doctor. If in pain take ibuprofen or paracetamol. Whatever you do, if it is swelling or swollen, do NOT put a tight support bandage on, this will swell over and cause a lot of pain.

Answer 4

You can't, FIRST AID is what you give/do, not something that is applied to a wound. What is applied to a wound is a dressing, bandage or plaster. When you are trained in First Aid you will be taught how to apply these treatments effectively.

Answer 5

You can't "apply first aid" you can give someone aid. Aid as in help. so asking "How do you apply helping someone?" doesn't make since. What is the problem?

Answer 6

You wrap it. Put ice. Position it comfortably. And go to the doctor just in-case you need pain medication or a sling.