Got Hurt On Elbow. Suggest First Aid?

Posted on Sun, 15 Sep 2013

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Question : I got hurted my left hand elbow,what shall be mine first aid

Answered by Dr. Saurabh Gupta (25 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Following are first aid measures.

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX

- REST the injured area and avoid doing any activities that causes pain
- ICE COMPRESSION over the painful area once in 2-3 hours
- Wrap an ELASTIC COMPRESSION BANDAGE around the painful area
- Elevate your left upper limb on a cushion or a pillow while you are lying and sitting and by cuff and collar sling while standing.
- Use analgesic anti-inflammatory medications like Advil or Aleve to reduce the pain and inflammation.

I do hope that you have found something helpful and informative and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care.

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