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3.4.3 Traumas
Treatment of sprains, strains and fractures:
The joint must be immobilised in the position it is found after the trauma using stock or bandaging, supporting the less painful
position of the victim without attempting dangerous movements. Apply a cold object (a bag of ice or other). In the event of a
compound fracture, cover the wound with a sterile gauze, after having compressed the relative haemorrhage at a distance in
specifi c points.
Contusions, crushing:
In the event of contusion and/or crushing of the ends of upper and lower limbs (fi ngers, hands, toes, feet, etc.), put the injured part
under cold running water immediately and apply an instantaneous ice pack. Moreover, check if there are wounds and/or cuts in
the area aff ected and disinfect carefully, if necessary.
3.4.4 Haemorrhage
Direct pressure must be applied to the haemorrhage point using a sterile gauze, the limb must be raised and pressure applied
upstream from the haemorrhage using a tourniquet.
Treatment of super cial wounds:
Expose and clean the wound and wash it well, disinfect using saline solution, medicate and cover with a sterile gauze. Apply a
bandage; do not tighten excessively in order to allow correct circulation.
Treatment of deep wounds:
It is priority to protect from the risk of contamination using gloves and splashguard visor, tampon the haemorrhage with direct
pressure or using other pressure points until it stops or the ambulance arrives. Call the medical emergency number, explaining that
you are tamponing an arterial haemorrhage.
Only treat the wound when the haemorrhage is under control.
 WARNING
When disinfecting a wound, DO NOT use cotton wool, denatured spirit or antibiotic powder.