Description

Treating Fractures in the Field

One of the more common injuries in everyday life is a fracture. Although usually not immediately life-threatening, serious fractures can be fatal if not properly treated. This course discusses the procedures for immobilizing fractures and dislocations of the extremities using traction splints, wire ladder splints, SAM splints, pneumatic splints, and improvised splints. The course also covers immobilizing a casualty with a suspected fracture of the spine.

This course is part of our Injuries and Emergencies series.

Includes a questions and answers section at the end of each lesson.

Full illustrations and diagrams included.

Lessons:

- Fractures and Related Injuries
- Spinal Injuries
- Traction Splints
- Fractures of the Lower Extremities
- Fractures of the Upper Extremities
- Roller Bandages