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Soft tissue injuries
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- 1List first aid management for sprains and strainsRICE:
- rest
- ice: apply ice pack (cold compress) wrapped in wet cloth for 15 mins every 2 hours for 24 hours, then for 15 mins every 4 hours for 24 hours
- compression: apply compression bandage firmly to extend well beyond the injury
- elevation (helps to decrease swelling) - 2When does a sprain occur?When the ligaments holding a joint together are stretched and torn
- 3List signs / symptoms of sprains / strains- ability to move joint is restricted
- pain
- swelling
- bruising - 4When does a strain occur?When the fibres of a muscle or tendon are stretched and torn
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- First Aid Conditions Karteikarten am Soft tissue injuries, erstellt von Emily Dening am 04/12/2017.
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