Fractures & Sprains

First aid treatment for suspected fractures (open and closed) and sprains in adults, emphasising immobilisation, RICE for sprains, and recognising when to call emergency services. Apply when: When an adult has sustained an injury to a bone or joint. Signs include severe pain worsening with movement, swelling and bruising, visible deformity, inability to move the affected limb, possible crepitus, or a popping sensation at the time of injury.