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First Aid

How to care for a fractured bone...

There are many different type of fractures.  However, all fractures require immediate medical care.

  • If the extremity (arm or leg) is cold or blue, call 911

  • Apply ice on a suspected fracture for 20 minutes, remove ice for 5 minutes, then reapply.  Continue repeating until medical care is obtained

  • NEVER attempt to straighten or realign a fractured bone.

A person age 85 or older is four times more likely to break a bone than a person between the ages of 65 and 75.

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