fractures

Healing Wonders of Herbs

Guide to the Effective Use of Medicinal Plants

By Herminia de Guzman-Ladion,
R.N., A.R.P.T., P.T.R.P.

fractures  
 
    Fractures are breaks in the bones. A simple fracture is one where there
is no wound on the skin. A compound fracture is one where a broken bone
protrudes through the skin.

First Aid
    1. Don't lift the victim. Let him lie flat on the ground or 
        where you found him.
        Don't massage or use any herbal concoction or poultice on the fracture
    2. Examine the body for bleeding but do not move the extremities.
        If he is conscious, ask him where it hurts.
    3. When the fracture is identified, immobilize the body part.
        Get two pieces of wood or sticks and splint the fractured leg or arm.
        Cut out his clothes or your shirt to tie the splint if 
        strings are not available.
        Handkerchiefs may be used, if available, to tie the splint.
    4. The splint should be placed to limit ht movement of the joints.
        The fractured arm can be tied to the body while the 
        fractured leg can be tied to the other
        leg if splint materials are not available.
    5. Transport the victim carefully and right away to the 
        nearest hospital for immediate care.