Pediatric CPR & First Aid

Lesson no. 5

Fractures and Broken Bones in childrens

There are several types of fractures, but we will only talk about a few:

 

  • Simple fracture – a fracture in which the bone divides into two, without unnecessary complications
  • Crack – damage to the integrity of the bone, without its complete detachment
  • Complicated fracture – a fracture in which pieces of bone press on blood vessels or nerves
  • Open fracture – fractures with bone exposed to the external environment (air)

Treatment

The treatment for most fractures is fixation, if possible (fixation will be taught in the practical lesson). If this is an open fracture, then a wet and sterile dressing should be applied.

Accessibility