The treatment of fractures . Fig. 222.—Applying figure-of-eight cravat to flexed elbow (after Lund). should be diminished, and whether with diminution in the swell-ing flexion may be increased with safety. The radial pulseshould be felt as the flexion is diminished, so as to avoid com-pression of the vessels at the bend of the elbow. There shouldbe no pain associated with this acutely flexed position. A cer-tain amount of discomfort may be complained of. Real painwill be indicative of too great pressure, and if it is present, theforearm should be less acutely flexed. Chafing should be IcSO FRA
The treatment of fractures . Fig. 222.—Applying figure-of-eight cravat to flexed elbow (after Lund). should be diminished, and whether with diminution in the swell-ing flexion may be increased with safety. The radial pulseshould be felt as the flexion is diminished, so as to avoid com-pression of the vessels at the bend of the elbow. There shouldbe no pain associated with this acutely flexed position. A cer-tain amount of discomfort may be complained of. Real painwill be indicative of too great pressure, and if it is present, theforearm should be less acutely flexed. Chafing should be IcSO FRACTURES OF THE HUMERUS looked for at the bend of the elbow, under the forearm andhand and on the chest, where, if necessary, fresh powder andcompress cloth should be placed. The edge of the adhesiveplaster may cause chafing of the skin upon the posterior sur-face of the forearm and upper arm. It may be necessary toplace beneath the plaster small, carefully folded compresses ofcotton cloth to protect the skin (see Fig. 222)..
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