PAIN MANAGEMENT 2
Most Effective Pain Management for Traumatic Long Bone Fractures in Adults
Long bone fractures such as the femur pose are a great challenge when aligning not only
among adults but children. Often, adult fractures are as a result of a direct and forceful impact on
the bone or adjacent soft tissue (Maier et al., 2014). A closed fracture is a situation where the
broken bone does not penetrate through the skin. The nature of the fracture can be diagnosed
through the use of computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), or x-rays.
Pain management is an important practice that helps not only to relieve the pain but also prevent
further damage and bleeding.
Pain Management Practices
First and foremost, the pain management process involves immobilizing the fracture with
a traction splint to help prevent further damage to the surrounding soft tissue. To this end, it is
important to carry out first-aid of the fractured bones. However, it becomes impractical to use a
traction splint if there are multiple injuries. A patient ought to be given analgesia to reduce the
pain while awaiting surgical intervention (Vachtsevanos et al., 2014). In addition, one should
ensure that the limb is elevated with a pillow to the same degree as the heart in order to prevent
swelling. Such first-aid practices are crucial before taking the patient to the nearest health clinic.
Conclusion
In conclusions, it is expected that the first-aid will assuage further bleeding and damage
to the soft tissue. It is vital for the patient to keep the fracture out of any pressure or movement
even after the treatment to prevent damage to the recuperating soft tissue. Therefore, health care
providers need to provide sufficient treatment and care to adults since they are more likely to
suffer from broken bones.
