5. How to handle breaks and dislocations

What is the first thing to check when someone has a break or dislocation?

• If they are making noise

• If they can move the injured part

• If they are breathing

• Call the ambulance immediately

What should first aiders NOT do for dislocations?

• Calm the person down

• Pop the dislocation back in

• Call the paramedics

• Put some ice over it

What is a common cause of shoulder dislocations mentioned?

• Body surfing

• Car accidents

• Falling from a height

• Lifting heavy weights

What is the recommended action for a broken limb?

• Try to move the person to a comfortable place

• Immobilize the limb

• Apply heat to the affected area

• Give them painkillers

Why is it important not to attempt to pop a dislocation back in?

• It can cause unnecessary pain

• It might cause nerve or blood vessel damage

• It can heal on its own

• It's not painful

What can be used as an artificial sling for a broken arm?

• A belt

• A piece of wood

• A towel

• A shirt

Approximately how long does it take for paramedics to arrive in the area mentioned?

• 30 minutes

• 15 to 20 minutes

• 8 to 12 minutes

• 5 to 10 minutes

What parts of the body are mentioned as difficult for doctors to fix?

• Spine and brain

• Arms and legs

• Heart and lungs

• Hands and feet

What is the primary concern with spinal injuries?

• Immediate need for surgery

• Disruption of message transmission in the body

• Inability to move

• Severe pain

What should be done if someone is suspected of having a spinal injury?

• Apply cold packs to the injury

• Ask them to move slowly

• Immobilize the person, especially the head

• Make them lie down flat