Identification
The skin will be discoloured and may be swollen because of the rupturing of internal blood vessels at the injury site.
Management
Use firm pressure to apply a cold pack to the injured area. An ice pack or a bag of frozen vegetables will be ideal. If possible, raise or support the injured body part into a comfortable position.
Acknowledgement
As with other posts in this series, the information supplied is from Kym Eden's
Fun with First Aid (2013).
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