University:
Liberty University
Course:
BIOM 500 | Introduction to Biomedical Sciences
Academic year:

2024
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470

Pages:

6
Author:

Sheha A.

Fracture Definition: A fracture is where a bone is broken or cracked. Causes: Direct: Accidents, falls, sports injuries Indirect: Twisting, sudden jerk Pathological: Diseases like osteoporosis, bone cancer Signs and Symptoms of Fracture: Pain, tenderness, swelling, bruising, deformity, loss of function, and abnormal movement. Types: Closed Fracture: Bone is broken, but skin is intact. Open Fracture: Bone is broken, and skin is also broken. Complicated Fracture: Damage to nearby organs or tissues. Communicated Fracture: Bone is broken into multiple fragments. Depressed Fracture: Bone is broken inwards, especially in skull fractures. Greenstick Fracture: Incomplete break, common in children. Impacted Fracture: One bone end is forced into another. Definition: A fracture is where a bone is broken or cracked. Causes: Direct: Accidents, falls, sports injuries Indirect: Twisting, sudden jerk Pathological: Diseases like osteoporosis, bone cancer Signs and Symptoms of Fracture: Pain, tenderness, swelling, bruising, deformity, loss of function, and abnormal movement. Types: Closed Fracture: Bone is broken, but skin is intact. Open Fracture: Bone is broken, and skin is also broken. Complicated Fracture: Damage to nearby organs or tissues. Communicated Fracture: Bone is broken into multiple fragments. Depressed Fracture: Bone is broken inwards, especially in skull fractures. Greenstick Fracture: Incomplete break, common in children. Impacted Fracture: One bone end is forced into another. Fracture Management Control Bleeding: Cover wound with clean cloth Immobilize the broken part immediately so that it avoids further injury Do not give anything orally (analgesics, anesthesia) Shift the patient to hospital (essential) Assess the General Condition of the Patient: Check the vital signs (BP, pulse, respiration, temperature) Give analgesics (example: inj. aceclofenac) Start antibiotics (example: inj. ceftriaxone) Give the psychological support to the patient Give the mobilization as per doctor's order Check the injured site: Color changes, swelling, loss of sensation Give heat application to the patient and patient positioning Keep the patient warm Talk to the patient and patient's family members Reassure the patient Check the medication orders as per doctors order Start the medication as per doctor's order Explain the procedure to the patient and patient's family Reassure the patient Explain the precautions to the patient and patient's family