First aid by symptoms mobile
Dislocations
What to do
– Pain made worse by movement
– Difficulty in moving affected joint
– Soiling and bruising
– Shock
– Unusual appearance of joint
What to do
– Rest and support the joint in the position which is most comfortable for the casualty.
– Apply an icepack or cold compressed to affected area.
– Ensure casualty is taken to hospital.
IMPORTANT
– Never try to push bones back into position.
NEVER
– Apply ice directly to bare skin – wrap it in a cloth first.
