How to handle sprains/fractures/breaks:
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Do not straighten
the extremity if it is deformed - keep it in the position found.
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Stabilize
the extremity - use padding to keep it immobile.
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Ice
the injury. Never apply ice directly to the skin; always put it in a bag first.
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Elevate
the extremity to reduce swelling.
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Seek medical assistance
for additional pain relief and/or further evaluation of injury.