If you need to treat a fracture in the foot of the patient,
you must give him first aid relevant for the broken foot or. Here are some tips
that you need to remember:
1.
The first and foremost thing you can do is
stabilization and elevation. You must elevate the leg to prevent it from
bleeding and swelling. This will also reduce pain.
2.
Any type of splint available nearby can be beneficial.
A pillow cover can be used to wrap around the foot and tie it with a bandage.
This will avoid the movement of the fractured bone.
3.
Do
not wrap the injured foot tightly. It can cut off the blood circulation and the
muscles nearby can die. So the situation may be worse.
4.
As mentioned earlier, elevation is the best aid
for fracture. It can be given easily as first aid. The elevated portion of the
body must be higher than the heart.
5.
An ice pack will be helpful. Wrap the ice in a
towel and put it on the fractured part. It will reduce pain and also prevent the
area from swelling.
6.
Do not move your legs as it can cause further
injury. You need medical help.
After you have given these aids
to the patient take him to the doctor, who is a specialist in dealing with
fractures r. Follow the instructions given by the doctor. The Doctor will
analyze each and everything involved with the injury and then deal with it.
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