Sprains, Severe Bruises, Minor fractures

1. Elevate the injured part for 24-48 hours or until the swelling decreases.
2. Apply ice for the first 48 hours.
3. Limit activity to the use of crutches for ambulation
    - Non-weight bearing           - Partial weight bearing
4. Wear the splint or bandage as ordered Rewrap if too tight or too loose.
5. If the injured part becomes extremely swollen, cold, blue or numb, or the pain increases markedly, call your doctor immediately.
(taken from English for The Profesional Nurses 2 – EPN Consultant Jakarta)

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