BASIC TRAINING COURSE . |
THE NIGERIA POLICE FORCE
TOPIC OVERVIEW .
The term “fracture” generally refers to a break in a bone, but even the smallest fractures are broken bones.
All bone breaks and traumas require timely treatment so they can heal properly.
Fractures have a variety of names. Below is a listing of the common types that may occur:
All bone breaks and traumas require timely treatment so they can heal properly.
Fractures have a variety of names. Below is a listing of the common types that may occur:
- Greenstick - Incomplete fracture. The broken bone is not completely separated.
- Transverse - The break is in a straight line across the bone.
- Spiral - The break spirals around the bone; common in a twisting injury.
- Oblique - Diagonal break across the bone.
- Compression - The bone is crushed, causing the broken bone to be wider or flatter in appearance.
- Comminuted - The break is in three or more pieces and fragments are present at the fracture site.
- Segmental - The same bone is fractured in two places, so there is a "floating" segment of bone.
OBJECTIVES .
In this video we show what to look for if someone has a fracture and how to treat a fracture..
REQUIRED MATERIALS .
Students require a file and/or folder, pen and paper and this will form the basis of the student's "Best Book".
CONTENT (LESSON BODY) .
ASSESSMENT .
All NPF officers should learn, practice and understand the content of this video.
The assessment, which will be undertaken, is both a written and practical test with a final exam.
The assessment, which will be undertaken, is both a written and practical test with a final exam.
SUMMARY & TAKEAWAY .
The signs and symptoms of a fracture vary according to which bone is affected, the patient’s age and general health, as well as the severity of the injury. However, they often include some of the following:
Treatment also focuses on providing the injured bone with the best circumstances for optimum healing (immobilization).
- Pain.
- Swelling.
- Bruising.
- Discolored skin around the affected area.
- Angulation – the affected area may be bent at an unusual angle.
- The patient is unable to put weight on the injured area.
- The patient cannot move the affected area.
- The affected bone or joint may have a grating sensation.
- If it is an open fracture, there may be bleeding.
- The sufferer may look pale and clammy.
- There may be dizziness (feeling faint).
- Feelings of sickness and nausea.
Treatment also focuses on providing the injured bone with the best circumstances for optimum healing (immobilization).
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