First Aid Information at Sprain

First Aid Information at Sprain  - Sprain is a term often used for ligament injuries in the joints or muscles . Muscles supporting joints that serve a second connection body parts bone undergo stretching or tearing .

Symptoms of a sprain are pain and swelling in the joints , when touched feels soft and blackened or bluish skin color in around the wound .

According to Stanley M. Zildo as quoted from his book ' First Aid , First Aid and How to Correct Handling of Emergency ' , when it was unclear whether the victim was injured because of a broken bone or sprain , could be done to help bone fractures .

Here is the First Aid Information at Sprain :

- Put the bag of cold water or ice and place it on the injured area .

- Use a splint to support the injured area using a blanket , thick cloth or cushion . Remove if there is swelling .

- Keep the injured area in a higher position than the heart organ

- Do not let the victim walk alone

- Do not soak the wound with warm water at the initial injury occurs . Perhaps soaking after 24 hours later .

- Bring to remedy medical help determine whether there is a fracture .

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