Broken bone

How to help someone who may have a broken bone.

A person is supporting their injured arm on a pillow

Learning objectives

Learn how to recognise when someone may have a broken bone
Learn the key action to help when someone may have a broken bone
Practise applying the key action to a known situation in a role play
Share something creative to inform others how they can help someone who may have a broken bone

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Ekam has fallen off his bike and hurt his arm

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You can watch this film to find out how to help someone who may have a broken bone.

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Now let’s take a closer look at this skill.

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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 we 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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I feel confident helping someone who may have broken a bone.

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.