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yuradex [85]
3 years ago
8

Name each of the five steps in the PRICE treatment

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2 answers:
Tanya [424]3 years ago
6 0

Answer:

P.R.I.C.E. which is short for Protection, Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation).

Explanation:

The five-step process for treating a muscle or joint injury such as an ankle sprain is called "P.R.I.C.E." which is short for Protection, Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation).

It can be used even by someone without first-aid training, and should be used immediately when an injury occurs – the earlier, the better – while further medical attention is being sought.

If the athlete experiences too much pain during the process, stop immediately.

"P" is for Protection

Protect the injured person and the area being treated but also protect yourself. If the injury occurs on the sports field, stop the game.

Protect the area being treated with a splint if possible.

If the athlete can move, carefully move them to a safer area using a stretcher or a crutch, but if there is any doubt, do not move the injured athlete.

"R" is for Rest

When a child is injured, the body responds in an effort to defend, localize, protect, and clean up the injured area, a response called inflammation. At the time of injury small blood vessels at the injury site rupture and cause tissue bleeding, which, in turn, can cause bruising and swelling.

There are five warning signs of inflammation:

Pain

Redness;

Tissue hotness;

Swelling, and

Loss of function.

Not every injury exhibits all these signs, but if your child is in pain then it is important to stop exercising immediately to avoid further damage.

"I" is for Ice

As soon as possible after injury, begin applying ice continuously for the first 15-20 minutes to decrease swelling and pain.

An ice bag can be applied directly to the skin (except on the outside of the knee) unless the child has a known cold allergy.

The safest form of icing is to use a plastic bag with ice cubes or crushed ice, or instant cold packs. Do not use “blue ice” or “gel packs”.

While icing will be uncomfortable at first, in 2 to 3 minutes, the skin will go numb and the ice bag will feel more comfortable.

If the child is very uncomfortable with ice bag, then a barrier like a wet towel can be placed between the ice and skin.

The ice bag can be secured in place using an elastic bandage, but the compression should not be too tight.

During the application of the ice, ask the child to wiggle their fingers/toes and monitor tissue around area that is being iced to ensure that they are not experiencing a lost of sensation.

Icing for 15-20 minutes with an ice bag is unlikely to cause nerve damage or frostbite; however, any loss of sensation and any changes in tissue coloration in areas other than the area that is being iced indicate that the application is no longer safe.

Because ice and plastic bags are so important, make sure that someone brings these to every practice and game. Better yet, to be on the safe side, bring your own!

Sliva [168]3 years ago
4 0

Answer:

P.R.I.C.E. which is short for Protection, Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation).Explanation:

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