Dislocation (pg 220)

Question 1

What are the symptoms?

Answer 1

A feeling of nausea
Symptoms of shock
Severe pain

Question 2

What are the signs?

Answer 2

Reluctant to move affected joint
Deformed
Swollen

Question 3

What are the treatments?

Answer 3

1) Find a comfortable position for the casualty
2) Support the injured limb with padding and/or bandages
3) Don’t try to relocate the joint
4) Call 999
5) Don’t allow the casualty to eat or drink