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THE VITAL FIRST AID TECHNIQUES ON STRAIN AND SPRAIN .
STRAIN :- This is the overstretching of muscle fibres due to sudden and violent movement , lifting of heavy weights or sports injury.
So, when this happen , try to follow the below techniques to the victim .
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（1）- Lay the victim down. Raise and support the injured limb.
（2）- Apply a cold compress to the injured site.
（3）- Send the casualty to the hospital .
SPRAIN
SPRAIN：- This means stretching and tearing of the ligaments （fibres ）which bind the bones of a joint together . The joint is usually swollen . There is pain and tendeness around the joint and movement is limited .
So, all what to do for this victim are：
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（1）- Lay the casualty down . Raise and support the injured limb.
（2）- Apply a cold compress for 30 minutes to reduce joint swelling.
（3）- Apply a thich layer og cotton wool around the joint and bandage it firmly but not tightly .
（4）- If the sprain involves the ankle joint , do remove any foot wear , bandage all together .
（5）- Send the victim to hospital .
We shall continue from where we stopped insha Allah .
Contributed by Ado Isah Guda.
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~10th February, 2020.