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Learn how to assess, care for, and recognize different types of extremity injuries, including contusions, strains, sprains, tendonitis, dislocations, fractures, and more.
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Chapter 15 Extremity Injuries
Extremity Injuries Injuries to the extremities are common because people are involved in active lifestyles that include sports and wilderness activities.
Extremity Injury Assessment • Look for • Examine the extremities using • Compare • Use • Consider the • Use
Types of Extremity Injuries (1 of 2) • Contusions • Strains • Sprains
Types of Extremity Injuries (2 of 2) • Tendonitis • Dislocations • Fractures
RICE Procedures(1 of 7) • Acronym • Recommended • The first
RICE Procedures (2 of 7) • R = • .
RICE Procedures (6 of 7) • R = • I = • .
RICE Procedures (7 of 7) • C = • E =
Shoulder Dislocation • Occurs • Result of • Second in
Recognizing a Shoulder Dislocation (1 of 2) • Victim holds • Arm cannot • Extreme • Shoulder appears
Recognizing a Shoulder Dislocation (2 of 2) • Injury results in. • History of • Numbness or paralysis
Care for a Shoulder Dislocation • Do not • Place a • Apply • Apply. • Seek
Clavicle Fracture • Common • Usually result of • Most occur in the
Recognizing a Clavicle Fracture (1 of 2) • Fell on • Direct • Severe • Holding injured arm
Recognizing a Clavicle Fracture (2 of 2) • No movement
Care for a Clavicle Fracture • Treat for • Apply and swathe. • Apply ice pack: • ___ minutes, __to __times during 24 hours • Seek _______medical care.
Contusions • Caused by • Often called
Recognizing Contusions • Pain at • Feeling of • Black-and-blue discolorations
Care for Contusions • Apply an ice pack: • Place arm in sling and swathe.
Tendonitis • _________of the shoulder • Result of
Recognizing Tendinitis • Constant or • Limited _____of shoulder • “_______” sound • _________over the area
Care for Tendonitis • Use an ice massage for __ minutes before and after exercise. • Use a • Use pain medication. • Seek medical advice.
Humeral Fracture • Shaft of the humerus can be
Recognizing a Humerus Fracture • Direct blow • Twist or fall • Severe • Deformity • Tender if touched • Inability • Holds
Care for a Humerus Fracture • ______and treat for shock. • Apply an ice pack for ___minutes. • Stabilize the arm. • Seek immediate medical care.
Elbow Injuries • Should be considered serious • Treat with extreme care.
Recognizing Elbow Fractures and Dislocations • Immediate • Severe • Possible • Restricted, painful motion • Numbness
Care for Elbow Fractures and Dislocations • Do not • Treat for • Splint the • Apply • Seek
Tennis Elbow • Results from • Inflammation of the
Recognizing Tennis Elbow • Pain increases • Gradual grip • Injured • Very tender on
Care for Tennis Elbow • Apply heat • Apply ice pack • Seek
Golfer’s Elbow • Equivalent to • Pain is on
Recognizing Golfer’s Elbow • Pain increases • Gradual • Injured elbow
Care for Golfer’s Elbow • Apply • Apply an ice pack for __ minutes after activity. • Seek medical advice.
Radial and Ulnar Fractures • The radius and ulna are the two large bones in the forearm. • When one bone is broken, the other acts as a splint, and there may be little or no deformity. • When both are broken, the arm usually appears deformed.
Recognizing Radius and Ulna Fractures • Pain in • Deformity • Severe pain • Inability to
Care for Radial and Ulnar Fractures • Assess and treat for shock if indicated. • Apply an ice pack for __ minutes. • Apply • Seek medical care.
Wrist Fracture • Wrist usually
Hand Injuries—Crushed Hand • May be fractured by:
Finger Injuries • The __bones that make up each finger are the most commonly broken bones. • The finger has three joints:
Finger Fracture • Finger bones can move when they are broken.