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Emergency Medicine Test Prep

Category - Orthopedic Trauma

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Which one of the following is included in the first aid treatment of joint dislocation?
  1. Restriction of joint movement
  2. Putting ice on injured joint
  3. Pain killer
  4. All of these
Explanation
Answer: D-The first aid treatment for the dislocated joint include splinting the affected joint into its fixed position and not trying to move a dislocated joint or forcing it back into place. This can damage the joint and its surrounding muscles, ligaments, nerves or blood vessels. The next step is Putting ice on the injured joint. This can help reduce swelling by controlling internal bleeding and the buildup of fluids in and around the injured joint.
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