L8 Flashcards
breaks in the bone which vary in severity
Fracture
displacement of a bone end from the joint
Dislocation
partial tearing of ligaments
Sprain
muscle injury due to overexertion
Strain
All extremity injuries need to be treated as broken bones until an X-ray can be obtained.
True
a moving limb doesn’t mean it’s not broken
True
saline
محلول ملحي
antiseptic
مطهر
Do not straighten the extremity if deformed & keep it in place.
True
extremity
= limb = طرف
splint
جبيرة
Extend the skeleton of the splint beyond the
injured joints.
True
paleness
بهتان اللون في الجلد
ibuprofen for pain relief.
مسكن الام
sling
علاقه
to stabilize a fracture or break
in the arm
Do not move a person with a hip or pelvis
fracture. If they must be moved, however, strap the
legs together with a towel in between them and
place the person gently on a board.
True
board
لوح لتثبيت اصابات كسر الحوض
shows symptoms suggestive of shock.
علامات واعراض توحي للاغماء او الصدمة
the injured foot or hand is cold or blue. the bone has pierced through the skin (“open” fracture). any little movement or light pressure causes severe pain.
the injury is to head, neck, back, hip, pelvis or upper leg.
اتصل بالاسعاف
acronym
حروف اختصار مسوية كلمه
PRICEM is an acronym for a self-care regiment to manage
injury at home
PRICEM
PRICEM
Protection: infection (sterile dressing, antiseptic), bleeding
(compression bandage), movement (splint and slings).
Rest: do not exercise the injured area.
Ice packs to reduce pain, swelling, inflammation.
Compression bandages to stabilize the injury.
Elevation above level of the heart to reduce swelling &
inflammation.
Medication: Anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen to
relief pain.
