Fractures - any break in the continuity of a bone. It can be open or closed fracture. Closed injury - one in which the overlying skin is intact. Proper splinting helps prevent closed injury fracture from becoming an open fracture. Open injury -

 1. rigid splint 3. traction splint 4. sling & swathe 5. improvise splint 6. anatomical splint  General rules for splinting: 1. Always communicate your plans with your patient, if possible ask permission. 2. Before immobilizing

Other Injuries: Musculoskeletal Injuries Soft Tissue Injuries - commonly referred to as wounds, are injuries to the skin, muscles, nerves, and bloods vessel. Close wounds - injury to the soft tissue beneath unbroken skin. Pre - hospital treatment