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RV First Aid Emergency Information During Your Travelling

RV TRAVEL FIRST AID FOR DISLOCATIONS

The most common dislocations occur in the shoulder, elbow, finger, or thumb. Sometimes it is hard to tell a dislocation from a broken bone. It is best to seek medical attention if you suspect a dislocation. It is unwise to try to put a dislocated bone back into its socket.

SIGNS:
Swelling, deformed look, pain and tenderness, possible discoloration of the affected area.

FIRST AID:
Rest as much as possible.
Place crushed ice in a plastic bag, wrap it in a towel and apply to injured area for 20 to 30 minutes. Repeat each hour until the swelling eases. Ice helps to reduce the bleeding, swelling and pain.
Apply a snug, wet elastic bandage to the injured joint. Numbness, tingling or increased pain means the bandage is too tight.
Raise the injured ankle or knee above the level of the heart. Place it on a pillow, folded blanket or stack of newspapers.