Fractured Finger Scenario

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Read the following story and try to answer the questions with a partner. When you have finished take it in turns to practise the treatment for this fracture.

Carrie has taken her little sister Becky over to the park to play on Becky’s new bike. Carrie pushes Becky along the path not realising that it starts to slope downhill. The Becky and the bike start pulling away from Carrie faster and faster. As Becky panics, the front wheel hits a tree stump and Becky falls off the bike getting her fingers caught in the front wheel. Carrie can see that Becky has broken her little finger.

Before you answer the questions, think about a time when you or someone you know may have hurt themselves in a similar way to the story.

If you were Carrie how would you help Becky… How could you recognise if Becky had broken her finger?

What are the three main aims when treating a fracture? 1. 2. 3. How would you calm Becky down is she is upset and hurt?

Would you call for an ambulance?

How could you prevent this accident from happening again?

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Fractured Leg Scenario

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Read the following story and try to answer the questions with a partner. When you have finished take it in turns to practise the treatment for this fracture.

Jason and Sarah both got rollerblades for Christmas and try to go out on them whenever the weather is good enough. Jason decides they should race to the corner of the road. Sarah is in front and doesn’t hear Jason tell her to slow down. Sarah can’t stop and before she realises, she has fallen over a crack in the pavement. Sarah screams with pain and Jason sees blood seeping through her trousers. Sarah complains of feeling dizzy and sick.

Before you answer the questions, think about a time when you or someone you know may have hurt themselves in a similar way to the story.

If you were Jason how would you help Sarah…

Why is Sarah feeling dizzy and sick?

Should Jason raise both of Sarah’s legs is she is suffering from shock?

Jason can see something sticking out the wound. How can he stop the bleeding without pressing on the object in the wound?

A passer-by offers to take Sarah to hospital in her car. Is that ok?

Should you give Sarah something to eat or drink to help calm her down?

How could you prevent this accident from happening again?

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Fractured Arm Scenario

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Read the following story and try to answer the questions with a partner. When you have finished take it in turns to practise the treatment for this fracture.

Matt walks his dogs every weekend - this week he walks them over to the School field where his friends are playing football. The dogs always get really excited when they see a ball and this day is no exception. They pull eagerly on the lead, causing Matt to fall over and twist his arm behind his back. His friends start to laugh, but then they realise he is really hurt. Matt heard a snapping sound and is in a lot of pain – he tells his best friend Jo he thinks his broken is arm.

Before you answer the questions, think about a time when you or someone you know may have hurt themselves in a similar way to the story.

If you were Jo how would you help Matt…

Matt’s friends (and dogs) are crowing round - why should you ask them to step back?

Matt’s arm is swollen and red, but there is no blood – do you think it is fractured?

How could you prevent Matt’s arm from moving?

You ask one of the other friends to phone for an ambulance – what would you tell him to say?

How could you prevent this accident from happening again?

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Fracture Survey…

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Carryout a survey on your friends and family to investigate which types of fractures are the most common and how fractures occur. Write your answers in the box following the example: Name

Fracture

How did it happen

Dad

Ankle

Slipped on ice when feeding the rabbits

What is the most common fracture suffered by the friends and family you interviewed?

Think of three safety rules that might prevent similar fractures from happening again… 1. 2. 3.

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The Bone Jigsaw …

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Cut out the shapes on the bone and try to place them back together.

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Answ ers Session 7 – Fractures

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Fractured Finger Scenario… How would you recognise if Becky had a broken finger? Deform ity, swelling, bruising at the fracture site, pain and difficulty in moving the area, shortening bending or twisting of the limb, m ay be signs of shock, a wound possibly with bone ends protruding. What are the three main aims when treating a fracture? 1. Prevent movement at injury site 2. Control any blood loss 3. Arrange for hospital visit How would you calm Becky dow n if she w as upset and hurt? Reassure her, steady and support the injury by supporting it, treat Becky for shock if necessary, keep Becky warm and arrange to go to hospital. Would you call for an ambulance? Yes. How could you prevent this accident from happening again? Look for sensible answers from the students that reflect what has been taught through the session.

Fractured Leg Scenario… Why is Sarah feeling sick? Sarah may be suffering from shock. Should Jason raise both of Sarah’s legs if she is suffering from shock? No, leave the injured leg on the ground. Jason can see something sticking out of the w ound. How can he stop the bleeding without pressing on the object in the wound? Padding should be applied around the object. A passer-by offers to take Sarah to hospital in her car. Is that ok? No – a paramedic should be called.

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Should you give Sarah something to eat or drink to help calm her down? No – giving her something to eat or drink might cause complications if a general anaesthetic was needed at hospital. How could you prevent this accident from happening again? Look for sensible answers from the students that reflect what has been taught through the session.

Fractured Arm Scenario… Mike’s friends (and dogs) are crowding around – why should you ask them to step back? So that Mike doesn’t panic, and you are able to treat the casualty. Mike’s arm is swollen and red, but there is no blood – do you think it’s fractured? Yes, due to the swelling, redness and the cracking sound that Mike heard during the fall. How could you prevent Mike’s arm from moving? Support it in a sling. You ask one of the other friends to phone for an ambulance – what would you tell him to say? Your telephone number, location of incident, brief description of the injury and details of any additional hazards. How could you prevent this accident from happening again? Look for sensible answers from the students that reflect what has been taught through the session.

Fractured Arm Scenario Ensure that all safety rules are reflected as per the First Aid Manual and the Teaching Guide

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