Open fracture

●Critical

⚠️ Check: Is the area safe for you to approach?

Call 112. Cover wound. Do not push bone in. Keep limb still. Control bleeding.

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT push the bone back into the wound.

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT wash the wound with dirty water or pick out debris deeply.

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT give food or drink.

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 112 or 108. Say: "Open fracture. Bone may be visible. Bleeding controlled / ongoing."
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Give location and what caused the injury — fall, vehicle, machine.

All open fractures need emergency surgery — call immediately.

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Open fractures always need emergency hospital care and surgery.

Know your limits: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do not reset the bone, remove bone fragments, or probe the wound.

This helper does not contact emergency services. You must call yourself.

When you are safe, you can read more about this emergency.

This content is in Draft and has not been professionally reviewed. Use alongside calling emergency services.

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