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About
Blog
Preparedness
Where to begin
Bug-Out Bags
Basic Disaster Supplies
Car Preparedness
Medical Issues
>
Medical Supplies
Health Preparedness
Disaster First Aid
Water Storage
Long Term Food Storage
>
Food Shelf Life
Stocking Up
Food Preservation
How to Store Food
Where to Store Food
Survival
Cooking without Electricity
Gardening Basics
Sanitation & Laundry
Personal Hygiene
Security
Outdoor Survival
Starting a Fire
RESOURCES
SHOP
Books
Cooking Supplies
Emergency Kits
Food & Water Storage
Food Preserving
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Medical Supplies
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Security
A
sprain
occurs when the ligaments that connect the bones in a joint get over-stretched, or tear.
A sprained ankle
EVALUATION:
Can the patient bear weight?
Is there any other injury (laceration, bony abnormality)?
TREATMENT:
The joint should be elevated (ie: propped up to keep more swelling from occurring)
Ice (if available) should be applied
The joint should be wrapped in a compressive wrap like an ACE bandage to help keep the swelling down.
If patient can't bear weight they should avoid walking - using a cane or crutches, if available.
Ibuprofen will help decrease pain and swelling.