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First Aid for Musculoskeletal Injuries

The document discusses injuries to the musculoskeletal system including bones, joints, and muscles. It covers objectives of identifying different musculoskeletal injuries and their first aid management. Specific injuries covered include muscle cramps, strains, sprains, dislocations, fractures, and broken bones. The principles of immobilization and application of splints are demonstrated.

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First Aid for Musculoskeletal Injuries

The document discusses injuries to the musculoskeletal system including bones, joints, and muscles. It covers objectives of identifying different musculoskeletal injuries and their first aid management. Specific injuries covered include muscle cramps, strains, sprains, dislocations, fractures, and broken bones. The principles of immobilization and application of splints are demonstrated.

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  • Module 7: Bones, Joints, Muscle Injuries: Introduces the subject matter of bones, joints, and muscle injuries to the learners.
  • Objectives and Skills: Details the knowledge and skills objectives for the module, outlining what participants will learn.
  • Musculoskeletal System Overview: Explains the musculoskeletal system, its components, and functions in protecting organs and providing movement.
  • Muscle Injuries and First Aid: Covers various muscle injuries including cramps, strains, and sprains along with their first aid management.
  • Bones and Joints Injuries and Management: Discusses injuries such as dislocation, broken bones, and fractures with appropriate first aid management.

Module 7

Bones, Joints, Muscle


Injuries

TR 7-1
Module 7
Bones, Joints, Muscle injuries
Objectives:
Knowledge objectives:
After completing this module, participants will be able to -

1. Discussed the Musculoskeletal System and its functions.


2. Identify the different injuries related to bones, joint & muscle.
3. Enumerate & explain the First Aid Management of each injury

TR 7-2
4. Enumerate and discuss the principles of immobilization

Skill Objective:

Demonstrate the proper application of immobilization with


the use of wooden / improvised splints and triangular
bandage

TR 7-3
First Aid Visual Aids
Bones, Joints, and Muscle Injuries

The human body is a well designed system in which form,


upright posture, and Movement are provided by the
musculoskeletal system.

This system also protects the vital internal organs of


the body.

TR 7-4
First Aid Visual Aids
Bones, Joints, and Muscle Injuries

Bones – Is a living tissue containing large amount of


calcium and phosphorus; these minerals make it hard,
rigid and strong.

Joints - A joint is a place at which one bone meets


another. In a few joints (immovable joints), the bone
edges firmly together or are fused.

TR 7-5
First Aid Visual Aids
Bones, Joints, and Muscle Injuries

Muscles
Three types of Muscles

1. Skeletal Muscles

2. Smooth Muscles

3. Cardiac Muscles

TR 7-7
First Aid Visual Aids
Bones, Joints, and Muscle Injuries

TR 7-8
First Aid Visual Aids
Bones, Joints, and Muscle Injuries

Muscle Injuries
• Muscle Cramps

• Muscle Strain

• Sprain

TR 7-9
First Aid Visual Aids
Bones, Joints, and Muscle Injuries

1. Muscle cramp or spasm


Is the sudden, painful tightening of a muscle due to
prolong use, are common in legs, abdomen, back, or any
muscle that is over used.

First Aid
1. Have the patient stretch out he affected muscle to
counteract the cramp.
2. Massage the cramped muscle firmly but gently.
3. Cold application over affected muscle
4. Get medical help if cramps persist.

TR 7-10
First Aid Visual Aids
Bones, Joints, and Muscle Injuries

TR 7-11
First Aid Visual Aids
Bones, Joints, and Muscle Injuries

2. Muscle strain or pulled muscle


Is a painful tearing of muscle fiber due to stretching
Beyond its normal range or when cold/tight muscle is
suddenly exerted

First Aid
1. Apply cold compresses at once.

2. Elevate the limb to reduce swelling and


bleeding with in the muscle. Rest the pulled
muscle for 24 hours.
3. Get medical help.

TR 7-12
First Aid Visual Aids
Bones, Joints, and Muscle Injuries

3. Sprain
Is an injury in which ligaments are stretched and partially
or completely torn. Usually from the sudden twisting of the
Joint beyond its normal range of motion.

First Aid
1. Remove any clothing or jewelry from around the joint.
2. Apply cold compresses at once.

3. Elevate the affected joint with pillow or clothing.

4. Immobilize or splint the affected part.

TR 7-13
First Aid Visual Aids
Bones, Joints, and Muscle Injuries

5. The patient’s physician may recommend an over


the counter anti-inflammatory medication
(aspirin, ibuprofen) appropriates for the victim’s
general health.

TR 7-14
First Aid Visual Aids
Bones, Joints, and Muscle Injuries

Bones and Joints Injuries


• Dislocation

• Broken Bones

• Fractures

TR 7-15
First Aid Visual Aids
Bones, Joints, and Muscle Injuries

4. Dislocation and Broken Bones or


Fracture
Dislocation is the displacement of a bone from its normal
position at a joint. While Broken bone is a break or disruption
in bone tissue.

Signs and symptoms


1. Pain
2. Swelling
3. Misshapen Appearance
4. Loss of Function

TR 7-16
First Aid Visual Aids
Bones, Joints, and Muscle Injuries

First Aid Management


1. Stabilize the patient’s ABC.

2. Check the patient’s Pulse, Motor, and Sensory


before and after immobilization.

3. Keep the patient still.


4. Cover the wound with dressing to control bleeding
and prevent infection before immobilizing an
open fracture.

TR 7-17
First Aid Visual Aids
Bones, Joints, and Muscle Injuries

5. Immobilize the injury in the position which you


found it before applying cold compress for closed
fracture except for open fracture.

6. Take steps to prevent shock.

7. Get medical help.

TR 7-18
First Aid Visual Aids
Bones, Joints, and Muscle Injuries

TR 7-19

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