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Open Fracture

Broken bone with skin wound

Immediate First Aid

  • 1
    Control bleeding around the wound

    Control bleeding around the wound.

  • 2
    Cover wound with sterile dressing

    Cover wound with sterile dressing.

  • 3
    Immobilize the limb in position found

    Immobilize the limb in position found.

  • 4
    Do not push protruding bone back in

    Do not push protruding bone back in.