180369 343 First Aid & Safety First Aid true Mon, 11 May 2009 08:02:59 -0700 /system/videos/0/69/03/18/180369.flv DIY, Instructional, tutorial, Do It Yourself, Tips, Essential Skills, Learn to, first, aid, safety How To Immobilize an Ankle http://www.howcast.com/videos/180369-How-To-Immobilize-an-Ankle http://www.howcast.com/videos/180369-How-To-Immobilize-an-Ankle/edit approved 126 640 480 <object width="425" height="352" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=180369"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=180369" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="352" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 4 lazydiamond http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/180369/Picture_8_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.png 1544 false false false 69867 1 26 Warning As soon as you can, seek medical attention for ankle injuries.

]]> 69868 2 30 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/180369/30.jpg Lay them on their back Help the injured person lie down on their back. Then, cut away clothing from the injured spot. Don’t move them great distances until you’ve totally immobilized the ankle.

]]> 69869 3 40 Tip If you must move the injured person out of the street or another dangerous area, pick them up under their arms, bend your knees, and drag them, instructing them to keep their weight off the injured ankle.

]]> 69870 4 50 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/180369/50.jpg Cushion the ankle Gently lift the affected leg and place a folded towel, blanket, or pillow beneath the injured ankle and foot to cushion them. The cushioning should extend past the ankle by at least the length of the foot.

]]> 69871 5 60 Tip If the area is bleeding, cover it with a sterile bandage or gauze, or any soft, clean item.

]]> 69872 6 66 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/180369/66.jpg Tie the cushion Starting at mid-shin, pull the cushion up around the lower leg and use tape, rope, or straps to loosely secure the cushion in two places over the shin. You should splint the ankle in as natural a position as possible.

]]> 69873 7 79 Warning No matter what, don’t try to straighten the ankle or attempt to pop any dislocated joint back into place.

]]> 69874 8 85 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/180369/85.jpg Tie cushioning mid-foot Bend the other end of the cushion so that it is against the sole of the foot, leaving the toes exposed. Tie it once around mid-foot.

]]> 69875 9 93 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/180369/93.jpg Check that cushioning isn't too tight Check that the cushion isn’t tied too tightly by squeezing a toe and timing how long it takes for its color to return. If it takes longer than three seconds, remove the ties and redo them more loosely.

]]> 69876 10 105 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/180369/105.jpg Elevate the ankle Elevate the ankle above the victim’s heart level and continue to monitor their circulation and comfort until they receive medical attention.

]]> 69877 11 113 Fact The ankle actually consists of two joints: the subtalar joint, which allows movement side to side, and the true ankle joint, which allows movement up and down.

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