Fractures (pg 218)

Question 1

What are the types of fracture?

Answer 1

Open Fracture - An exposed wound leads down to a fracture or the ends of a broken bone might stick out through the skin
Closed Fracture - The skin isn’t broken but there might be swelling, bruising & deformity
Complicated Fracture - Associated with either open or closed fractures. Where there’s an injury to major blood vessels, brain, lungs, nerves, liver, joints or other parts of the body
Greenstick - More common in young children who have more flexible bones. Can be easily confused with a sprain/strain

Question 2

What are the symptoms?

Answer 2

Pain (may not always be severe)
Injured area is hard to move

Question 3

What are the signs?

Answer 3

Cracking sounds can be heard at the time of injury
Bleeding can be seen
Swelling & deformity

Question 4

What are the treatments?

Answer 4

1) Keep the casualty in the same position
2) Immobilise or support the injury, using slings or pads of blankets
3) Cover any exposed wound with sterile dressing, taking care to not put any pressure on exposed bone