Broken bone

How to help someone who may have a broken bone.

Learning objectives

Learn first aid skills
Feel confident to help someone who needs first aid
Feel able to help someone who is in need of first aid

Guidance regarding giving first aid in the current coronavirus situation can be found in our News section. Please always consider your own personal safety first when delivering first aid.

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How do you think Ekam felt before Jonjo found him?

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Why did Jonjo put his bag under Ekam’s arm?

To support his arm To make sure he didn’t forget the bag To distract him

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How do you know if someone might have a broken bone?

All of these They might be in a lot of pain They could have swelling or bruising They may have fallen or been hit by something

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Remember: Keep it still.

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Take action: If you think someone may have a broken bone, keep it still.

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Broken bone video transcript

First aid for broken bones

Step 1

Someone may have broken a bone if they have fallen or been hit by something. They may be in a lot of pain. They could have swelling and bruising or be in a strange position.