How to Manage a Broken Arm
Assess the situation.. Alleviate any bleeding.. Avoid realigning the bone.
Steps
1
Assess the situation.
Assess the situation.
2
Alleviate any bleeding.
Alleviate any bleeding.
3
Avoid realigning the bone.
Avoid realigning the bone.
4
Stabilize the broken arm.
Stabilize the broken arm.
5
Apply a cold pack or ice to reduce pain and swelling.
Apply a cold pack or ice to reduce pain and swelling.
6
See the doctor.
See the doctor.
7
Have the bone set.
Have the bone set.
8
Remember to use the RICE principle.
Remember to use the RICE principle.
9
Rest your arm.
Rest your arm.
10
Ice your arm.
Ice your arm.
11
Compress your injury.
Compress your injury.
12
Elevate your arm above your heart.
Elevate your arm above your heart.
13
Protect your cast from water.
Protect your cast from water.
14
Wear sensible clothing.
Wear sensible clothing.
15
Use your opposite hand and arm.
Use your opposite hand and arm.
16
Ask for help.
Ask for help.
17
Refrain from excessive movement.
Refrain from excessive movement.
18
Manage pain and discomfort with medication.
Manage pain and discomfort with medication.
19
Visit rehabilitation or physical therapy.
Visit rehabilitation or physical therapy.
20
Undergo surgery for a severely broken arm.
Undergo surgery for a severely broken arm.
21
Eat foods that strengthen your bones.
Eat foods that strengthen your bones.
22
Do weight-bearing exercises to strengthen your bones.
Do weight-bearing exercises to strengthen your bones.
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