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    The document discusses fractures, including: 1. Defining fractures as breaks in bone continuity and classifying them as closed/simple or open/compound based on skin involvement. 2. Classifying fractures by pattern (linear, transverse, oblique, spiral) and type (comminuted, impacted, stress, greenstick). 3. Describing clinical manifestations such as edema, deformity, pain, and loss of function. 4. Outlining emergency management including immobilization, splinting, and avoiding attempts to reduce or realign fractures.

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    The document discusses fractures, including: 1. Defining fractures as breaks in bone continuity and classifying them as closed/simple or open/compound based on skin involvement. 2. Classifying fractures by pattern (linear, transverse, oblique, spiral) and type (comminuted, impacted, stress, greenstick). 3. Describing clinical manifestations such as edema, deformity, pain, and loss of function. 4. Outlining emergency management including immobilization, splinting, and avoiding attempts to reduce or realign fractures.

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    The document discusses fractures, including: 1. Defining fractures as breaks in bone continuity and classifying them as closed/simple or open/compound based on skin involvement. 2. Classifying fractures by pattern (linear, transverse, oblique, spiral) and type (comminuted, impacted, stress, greenstick). 3. Describing clinical manifestations such as edema, deformity, pain, and loss of function. 4. Outlining emergency management including immobilization, splinting, and avoiding attempts to reduce or realign fractures.

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    Wesleyan University Philippines: Fractures

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    The document discusses fractures, including: 1. Defining fractures as breaks in bone continuity and classifying them as closed/simple or open/compound based on skin involvement. 2. Classifying fractures by pattern (linear, transverse, oblique, spiral) and type (comminuted, impacted, stress, greenstick). 3. Describing clinical manifestations such as edema, deformity, pain, and loss of function. 4. Outlining emergency management including immobilization, splinting, and avoiding attempts to reduce or realign fractures.

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    WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY

    PHILIPPINES

    FRACTURES
    FRACTURE

    A bone fracture is a medical


    condition in which there is a break
    in the continuity of the  bone.

    Although broken bone and bone break are


    common colloquialisms for a bone
    fracture, breakis not a formal orthopedic
     term.
    CLASSIFICATION OF
    FRACTURE

    •Closed (simple) fractures 

    are those in which the skin


    is intact, and blood is lost
    into tissues
    •open (compound) fractures
     
    involve wounds that communicate
    with the fracture, or where fracture 
    hematoma is exposed, and may
    thus expose bone to
    contamination. Open injuries carry
    a higher risk of infection.
    CLASSIFICATION BY
    PATTERN

    •Linear fracture: A fracture that is parallel to


    the bone's long axis.
    •Transverse fracture: A fracture that is at a
    right angle to the bone's long axis.
    •Oblique fracture: A fracture that is diagonal
    to a bone's long axis.
    •Spiral fracture: A fracture where at least one
    part of the bone has been twisted.
    CLASSIFICATION BY TYPE
    OF FRACTURE

    •Comminuted fracture: A fracture in which the


    bone has broken into a number of pieces.
    •Impacted fracture: A fracture caused when bone
    fragments are driven into each other.
    •Stress fracture: Hairline crack due to
    repeated stress
    •Greenstick fracture: In children's flexible
    bones
    CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS

    EDEMA
    DEFORMITY
    Other Manifestation includes:
    1.Pain and Tenderness
    2.Crepitation (grating sensation)
    3.Loss of function and sensation
    4.Loss of distal pulse
    5.Exposed bone
    6.False motion
    7.Hypovolemic shock
    EMERGENCY
    MANAGEMENT
    FOR
    FRACTURE
    1.Immobilize any suspected fracture
    2.Support the extremity above and
    below when moving from vehicle
    3.Suggest temporary splints
    4.Apply sling if forearm fracture is
    suspected
    5.Open fracture is managed by
    covering clean sheet gauze to
    prevent contamination
    6.Do not attempt to reduce
    or realign fracture
    Rest 
    Give plenty of rest to the immobilized limb. Move it as little as possible
    so that there is no strain. 
    Ice  
    Apply ice to the injured area. No heat treatment or massage should be
    given. Use an ice pack or wrap up some ice cubes in a damp towel and
    apply it to the injured area. You could also use anything frozen such as
    a packet of frozen peas. 
    Compression 
    Wrap up the injured area with a crepe bandage if possible, or use any
    clean, fresh cloth available. Wrap it as tight as is comfortable. However,
    ask the doctor before bandaging the area. This will relieve the pain
    somewhat. 
    Elevation 
    The injured limb should preferably be raised above the level of the
    heart. This could be done with the help of a pillow while sleeping.
    Leg Fracture  

    If your child has fractured his leg, Call for an


    ambulance and in the meantime, secure the leg so it
    doesn't move. Apply two splints, one on the inner leg
    from the foot to the inner thigh, and the other, on the
    outside, from the foot to the armpit. Secure the splints
    well. Do NOT move your child until his leg
    has been completely immobilized.
    You could even tie both legs together
    for added support.  
     
    Hand Fracture  
    The hand should be moved to a 90-degree angle and
    kept close to the chest. It should be immobilised in
    this position. Move the hand as gently as possible,
    and if the pain is too intense, do not move it at all.    
     
    Bleeding  
    If your child is bleeding, you should treat the bleeding
    first. Stop the bleeding by first cleaning it carefully with
    an antiseptic, and then by applying a sterile dressing.
    Do not bandage tightly over the injury site. Apply a
    clean dressing gently over the wound. 
     
    THE END
    A POWER POINT PRESENTATION
    SUBMITTED BY:

    NEVA F. VALIENTE
    EDROS QUEEN VALENTINO
    RUFFA VALENCIA
    BSN4-9

    SUBMITTED TO:
    JUANITO MANDIA, RN

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