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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.
What are the symptoms of a fracture in the upper and lower arm?
severe pain and swelling.
A fracture in the upper arm means that the athlete has broken which bone?
The humerus.
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 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.
What joints should also be splinted if it is an open fracture between the wrist and elbow?
In addition to the wrist and elbow, the joints that should also be splinted for an open fracture in that area would include the shoulder. This is to immobilize the entire arm and prevent any further injury or damage during transportation to medical care.
What casualty is a bone protruding from his lower arm?
The casualty is most likely experiencing an open fracture, where the bone has broken through the skin. It is important to seek immediate medical attention to prevent infection and further injury. In the meantime, the affected arm should be stabilized and the wound covered with a sterile dressing to reduce the risk of complications.
