Question

What first aid should be administered in the case of a fracture?

Answer 1

Fracture:

A fracture is a break or crack in a bone.

If you suspect a person has a fracture, do the following:

1. Immediate help is administered to an injured person before taking him/her to the doctor or nearby hospital.
2. To prevent the movement of the injured part, wrap a sling (a band of cloth used to support a broken bone) on it.
3. Apply ice packs to reduce the swelling and relieve pain.
4. In the case of a leg fracture, limit the movement of the foot and ankle.
5. In the case of a broken bone in the neck or back. make the person stay as still as possible till medical help arrives.