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Broken Shoulder
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Any severe injury to the shoulder can cause you to break your bone. Bones will heal over time but it is essential to keep it immobile to prevent any further injury. It is essential to seek emergency medical help to increase healing time and assess any other injuries.

Symptoms

Steps
1   Take person to a safe location away from any further harm
2   Check and make sure the person has good Airway, Breathing, and Circulation
3   Gently place the arm at a right angle across the person’s chest with the thumb pointing upwards and the palm facing the chest
4   Stabilize the arm to the person’s body by placing a towel or cloth around the upper arm and chest and tying it under the person’s opposite arm
5   Apply ice in a bag or icepack to the injured area for 15 minutes on and then 15 minutes off
6   Take the person to the hospital or call emergency services and make sure they sit up.
Warnings
DO NOT move the person if they show signs of injures to the head, back or neck
DO NOT put ice directly on the skin
DO NOT try to push back any part of the bone that is sticking out
DO NOT try to straighten a broken bone
Tips
If the person has trouble breathing, pain while breathing, or a wound to the chest call 911 IMMEDIATELY

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