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sometimes                    or three times a day
             discoloration of
                            Ointment should be lightly rubbed over sprained joint.
             the skin.)











             STEPS TO BE FOLLOWED IN CASE OF SPRAIN















                     REST                                              COMPRESS             ELEVATE
                                                  ICE



             FRACTURES                   Do not move broken part of the body.
                                         Apply a splint to give support to the broken bone (Splint:
             (A crack or a break          usually a hard material used to support a broken bone
             in a bone is called          and hold it in position).
             a fracture causes           If a bone of hand is broken make a sling using a cloth or a
             swelling and pain.)          bandage.
                                         After First Aid, send the person for a doctor for proper
                                          treatment.
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