Important Information
Dislocations occur when a great deal of pressure is placed on a joint
The patient's joint appears deformed and the injury is usually very painful
Only splint an injury if EMS care or transport to a medical facility is delayed and if you can do so without causing further pain and discomfort to the patient
All dislocations need professional medical attention
- For a patient involved in a major fall, collision or blow, conduct an injury assessment to determine the extent of all injuries besides an obvious dislocation or fracture
- If EMS is delayed or unavailable, prepare the patient for transport
- For a dislocation, apply a cold compress to the area to reduce the swelling during transportation
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