You are playing soccer when a player on the other team falls, breaking their fall with an outstretched arm. When the player gets up, they are holding their left arm close to their body and are complaining of the shoulder pain. How would you initially give care for this suspected shoulder injury?

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6 March, 14:56

You are playing soccer when a player on the other team falls, breaking their fall with an outstretched arm. When the player gets up, they are holding their left arm close to their body and are complaining of the shoulder pain. How would you initially give care for this suspected shoulder injury?

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Arely Callahan · Answer 1

Answer: care for a suspected shoulder injury is to apply first aid treatment. This is done by immobilizing the shoulder and apply ice pack to reduce swelling.

Explanation:

First aid is an emergency medical treatment given to an ill or injured person before regular medical aid can be obtained. In the case of shoulder injury, the injured shoulder is being immobilized. This is done by placing a rolled piece of cloth or blanket depending on the which material is available between the upper arm and chest. A towel is then used to wrap around the person's upper body to bind the arm. Ice packs is then applied for about 20 mins to reduce swelling and pain. The injured person is allowed to rest.

Valentino Cobb · Answer 2

Answer is check for feeling, warmth and color.

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Explanation:

You are playing soccer when a player on the other team falls, breaking their fall with an outstretched arm. When the player gets up, they are holding their left arm close to their body and are complaining of the shoulder pain. The initial care for this suspected shoulder injury is:

Check for feeling, warmth and color