Injury
This injury is likely when an arm is bent at an odd angle
What is a fracture
This safety feature reduces the severity of injuries in most crashes.
What is seatbelt
Made from hard materials that keep the limb completely still.
What is rigid splint
This type of fracture involves a break in the bone with no external wound
What is closed fracture
This factor greatly increases the chance of severe injuries in a crash.
What is high speed
Body system you are treating when applying a splint
What is skeletal system
The partial or complete tearing of ligaments at a joint
What is a sprain
This type of motion causes the neck to snap forward and backward in a rear-end collision.
What is whiplash
These two areas must always be supported when immobilizing a limb.
What are above and below the injury
This is the major concern when a patient has neck pain and numbness in their fingers.
What is spinal injury
This should be stabilized first in a rear-end crash when a patient complains of neck pain.
What is the neck (cervical spine)
This is the main concern when fingers or toes become pale, cold, or numb.
What is loss of blood flow
This occurs when the shoulder droops forward and the arm cannot be lifted.
What is shoulder dislocation
These are the most likely injuries when a person is not wearing a seatbelt and hits the dashboard.
What are head and chest injuries
This is the safest position for a patient while you are stabilizing an injury.
What is sitting or lying still