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Broken Finger
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Any severe injury to the finger/toe can cause you to break your bone. Bones will heal over time but it is essential to keep it immobile to prevent any further injury. It is essential to seek emergency medical help to increase healing time and assess any other injuries.

Symptoms

Steps
1   Take person to a safe location away from any further harm.
2   Control any bleeding by applying gentle pressure with a large sterile or clean cloth.
3   Cover the entire wound including and any protruding bone with a bandage
4   Apply a Buddy Wrap by wrapping gauze around the broken digit and the next biggest digit that's not broken alternatively.
5   Apply a splint along both sides of the digit with a popsicle stick and wrap something around the digit and immobilize it.
6   Apply ice in a bag or icepack to the injured area for 15 minutes on and then 15 minutes off
7   Seek Emergency Medical Help
Warnings
DO NOT move the person if they show signs of injures to the head, back or neck
DO NOT put ice directly on the skin
DO NOT try to push back any part of the bone that is sticking out
DO NOT try to straighten a broken bone
Avoid exercise, prolonged standing, or walking
Tips
If the person has trouble breathing, pain while breathing, or a wound to the chest call 911 IMMEDIATELY
Prop the finger up on some pillow especially when sleeping.

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