Busted! Managing Upper Extremity Fractures and Dislocations
Fractures and dislocations are among the most common injuries encountered by EMS providers. Yet, they can be some of the most painful for patient and stressful for the providers. From angulated “long bone” fractures to pesky joint dislocations, they can distract attention from more life threatening injuries, cause extreme pain to the patient and make splinting and transportation difficult. This session provides proven “back to basics” tips and techniques on managing fractures and dislocations.