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Be able to provide first aid to an infant or a child with suspected injuries to bones, joints and muscles

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Case Study

A child has fallen off a chair and you suspect that they have a fractured arm.

1. What type of fracture might it be?
2. How will you manage the fracture?

You do not need to submit this task for assessment unless asked to do so by your tutor.

Table of Contents

1. Tutorial Video
2. Reading Materials
3. Presentation
• Click on the icon to the left to launch this lesson's presentation on 'Fractures and dislocations'
• Click on the icon to the left to launch this lesson's presentation on 'Sprains and strains'
4. Good Practice Example
5. Good Practice Example
6. Interactive Quiz
7. Evidence Opportunities
8. Extended Learning
• Click on the icon to the left to visit the St John Ambulance webpage on dealing with fractures.
• Click this icon to watch this video from the British Red Cross on broken bones in babies in children.
• Click on the icon to open and read the NHS Choices web page on sprains and strains. You should also read the causes, diagnosis, treatment and prevention sections.
9. Think And Challenge