Introduction: The skeleton of an adult is made up of 206 bones. The bones give the body support and shape. In life, people are often injured, and these injuries include fractures. A fracture is a partial or complete break in the integrity of bone and cartilage tissue. Bone fragments are sharp-edged and can damage blood vessels, nerves and tissue. All fractures can generally be described as either closed (no skin break) or open (skin break). A closed fracture is when the bone is broken and there is no connection between the fracture site and the external environment. An open fracture is when the broken bone breaks through the skin and a bone fragment protrudes from the wound. Early immobilisation of the injured limb is of paramount importance in patients with fractures as it is necessary to reduce fractures, stabilise joints, control and relieve pain and prevent further soft tissue damage. First aid is the immediate medical treatment of an injured or suddenly ill person at the scene of the incident and as soon as possible afterwards, using simple tools and improvisation. First aid should be administered quickly, correctly and in the correct order. Lay first aid lasts until professional help arrives. Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to outline and describe fracture care in first aid, outline fracture risk levels, and examine and outline correct fracture care, based on a literature review. Methods: We used a descriptive working method and reviewed scientific and professional literature. The search was conducted in the CIHNAL, MEDLINE and PubMed databases. Results: The results were presented and clarified in relation to the correct approach to the injured patient, the correct treatment of fractures and the correct and appropriate immobilisation of the injured body part. It also presents the tools that can be used for appropriate and correct immobilisation in the prehospital setting. Discussion and conclusion: It is of utmost importance that the injured person receives first aid as soon as possible after the injury, as many injuries can affect the injured person's state of health. Appropriate measures and proper immobilisation of an injured person with a suspected fracture are essential for a favourable outcome of further treatment. In this day and age, many people prefer to hold back for fear of not being able to provide proper first aid, but this does not mean that they do not want to help. However, it does not mean that they do not want to help. However, according to experts who have conducted certain studies, this suggests that first aid topics that are less known or understood by lay people need to be introduced and addressed, as they pose a challenge for follow-up and the acquisition of new useful knowledge.
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