DEALING WITH A BONE INJURY

If the person is not able to move his limbs and attempt to do so invites pain, seek immediate advice from a doctor. If after a fall, the patient feels pain on his side, it could be the hip or the spine. Common among octogenarians, the soft bones in their spine can break easily when they fall down. It is extremely important to differentiate between the two as the latter is more dangerous. One should lay the person as he or she is and make sure that they’re comfortable.

Avoid giving the patient something to eat and drink, unless completely necessary. This is to ensure that the evaluations that one has to undergo at the hospital go smoothly as they may require a fasting process.