Introduction: The most frequent causes of the lower leg fracture are traffic accidents, a fall from a height, sport injuries and other daily activities. Fracture depends mainly on three factors – the age of the injured, mechanical power that caused the fracture and a pathologic fracture as a result of a disease. Proper care and immobilization of the fracture of the lower leg help to reduce the occurrence of early complications and contribute to better and faster treatment. Purpose: The purpose of the final exam paper is to study and explain on theoretical level administration of first aid to an injured with a lower leg fracture. Methods: We have used the descriptive method of work with a review of domestic and foreign professional and scientific literature related to the field of first aid related to the lower leg fracture. Discussion and conclusion: In the case of fraction of the lower leg, two bones are broken – the tibia and fibula. Fracture of the lower leg is divided into upper, middle and lower part of the leg, with constant presence of swelling and deformation of the limb. Mostly, the fracture also causes damage to the surrounding soft tissue. The fracture of the lower leg and improper immobilization consequently result in early complications such as: bleeding, damage to blood vessels and nerves, a fat embolism, impingement syndrome, deep vein thrombosis, infection and shock. Severity of fractures depends on the openness of the wound, its contamination and the extent of soft tissue injury. With an open fracture it is first necessary to supply wounds with sterile gauze and bandage. Proper handling, grip and proper immobilization constitute a key role in administering first aid in case of the fracture of the lower leg. Trained rescuers use professional tools for immobilization, while the laymen can use improvised tools.
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