Dislocations
Procedure
- 1.Assist the patient in keeping the limb in the most comfortable position.
motor and sensation check, before and after any attempted stabilization (see Pulse, motor response and sensation in Chapter 4). If distal circulation is absent or decreased, activate EMS and treat as a Load and Go.
in which it is found or in the most comfortable position for the patient (see Stabilizing fractures, dislocations and soft tissue injuries in Chapter 15).
Dislocations often cause the limb to protrude in an awkward position. You may be forced to improvise in order to stabilize a dislocation effectively, such as using blankets to fill in the space between the limb and the body.