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Broken Toe
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Any severe injury to the toe 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   Put ice in a plastic bag and apply it to the injury for 15 min on and 15 minutes off every 1-2 hours for the first 1-2 days.
4   Apply a Buddy Wrap by wrapping gauze around the broken toe and the next biggest toe that's not broken.
5   Place a popsicle stick or cotton ball between the toes so they heal straight and apply medical tape to hold the gauze in place
6   Seek a doctor as soon as possible to check severity of injury and proceed with medical treatment.
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
Avoid exercise, prolonged standing, or walking
Tips
If the person has trouble breathing, pain while breathing, or a wound to the chest call 911 IMMEDIATELY
Prop the foot up on some pillow especially when sleeping or recline in a lounge chair
Crutches may be needed, or a special shoe when walking to avoid putting weight on the fracture while healing

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