Dislocation occurs when the bones at a joint are forcibly knocked or twisted apart, this causes severe pain, sometimes nausea, inability to move the joint, swelling, bruising, and obvious deformity.
For the first aider, dislocations are often difficult to distinguish from a Fracture, so should be treated as such. Do not attempt to straighten or realign the joint; simply support the affecte d joint as comfortably as possible with cushions or coats, and dial 911.
If the jaw or shoulder is dislocated, and dislocation has occurred before (jaws and shoulders have a tendency to keep dislocating), take the person to the nearest Accident and Emergency department; apply a sling to the arm to minimize jolting and jarring during the journey.
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