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DISLOCATIONS

happens when you leave your site bones a joint, either partially or completely.
In most cases a dislocation is caused by a blow or fall.

Symptoms and signs of a dislocation:

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joint deformity - Mobility impaired.
- severe pain, usually.
- Swelling (inflammation) and bruised.
- Hematoma

How to act?

- Do not place the bones in position. (Worse)
- Secure the area in a comfortable way for the victim, using a pillow to try to relieve pain and prevent movement.
- Take nearest health center
- Do not give water or eat the victim. (The person may be subjected to surgery)

FRACTURES

A fracture is a crack or a broken bone
occur from a direct blow or fall, or diseases that weaken the bone.
can be of various types, only talk about the open and closed
an open fracture in the bone peeks out through the skin or there is a wound caused by the broken bone, which accompanies the fracture.
In a closed fracture the skin covering the bone remains intact

Symptoms and signs of fracture

- pain and great tenderness (do not try to manipulate or move the bone fracture in his position)
- Inability to move.
- You can not rely on the area.
- Deformation, bruising, swelling and bruising in the area.
- Perhaps the accident said she felt small cracks when trying to move the area.
- If an open fracture may be internal bleeding, so you will have to assess the symptoms of shock. (Hypotension and tachycardia)

How to act?

- Do not move the fractured area
- Do not handle or place it bone fracture instead
- If open, trying to stop the bleeding and cover the area with a clean cloth or gauze to prevent infection that would be a serious complication.
- Do not move the victim if you suspect a spinal injury
- If the fracture is in a limb, check pulse and the color of the area, cut degas circulation.
- Reassure the victim and call an ambulance if necessary.
- Do not feed or drink to the injured while receiving medical aid.
- Before the transfer, it is desirable that the injured area is immobilized by a splint to prevent movement and relieve pain.

SPRAINS (KINKS)

occur when by a twist, twist or stretch violent.
were injured ligaments and joint.
most significant symptoms are pain and rapid swelling of the area, sometimes accompanied hematonas and difficulty moving the joint.
can be severe

How to act?

- Elevate the area.
- Break. Avoid movements that cause pain and inflammation, it is essential to make the scar tissue.
- Put ice on the area immediately
- The ice is used to reduce swelling, pain and muscle spasm.
- Immobilize the area with elastic bandage or a piece of cloth.
- Going to a hospital to assess the severity of the injury and its treatment.

CONTUSIONS

are produced by blows, falls.
The skin does not hurt, but the surrounding tissues.
are broken blood vessels and inflammation appears red then transformed into a dwelling (hematoma).
Immediate symptoms after the coup are: pain, discoloration and rapid swelling of the area.

How to act?

- Apply cold compresses on the bruised.
- Keep the area at rest and elevated.
- serious bruises should be treated by a doctor.
- Immobilize the injured area