Broken Bones or Fractures.
There are two kinds of fractures:
1. Simple, where the bone only is broken.
2. Compound, where the skin is broken through at point of fracture.
Treatment:
Send for doctor at once. Much harm is done by unskilled handling. Do not move patient unless absolutely necessary.
If a compound fracture, apply iodine. Bandage a sterile gauze compress loosely over wound, tie a cloth tightly around limb, between wound and body. See “[Hemorrhage”] in this list.
Using extreme gentleness, place limb in comfortable position on a pillow or pad, and tie fast with strips of muslin or bandages.
If impossible to get doctor for a long time, and patient must be moved, use extreme carefulness, and tie limb to padded splints with bandages.
Rulers, umbrellas, sticks, rolled newspapers, may be used for splints. If an arm, after applying splints, place in sling made with triangular bandage, or pin coat sleeve to front of shirt.