fracture

more susceptible to fractures

• diseased

• old

• still growing

• chemo

open fracture - skin is broken

closed fracture - skin isn’t broken

management of open fracture

• keep cas still

• cover wound with dressing

• apply pressure around injury

• bandage dressing in place

• check for circulation (pulse)

management of closed fracture

• keep cas still, support join above and below

• place padding around area

• immobilise area, sling for arm etc

• check for circulation (pulse)

dislocation - joint partially or completely pulled out of usual place

management of dislocation

• keep cas still

• support injured area

• immobilise area

• check for circulation (pulse). if no pulse for patella dislocation, attempt to straighten leg ONCE

6 ps - ischemia

• pain

• pallor - colour

• paraesthesia - sensation

• paralysis - movement

• perishing cold

• pulseless

check 6ps after intervention too to check for improvement