| As with any injury, if the patient has pain in the extremity and it is possible that there could be an underlying fracture, the extremity should be splinted in the position of normal function if applicable. If the strike is to a muscular area, provide some pain relief to reduce swelling. In order to do this, the EMS provider may provide an ice pack as long as it is with in local/regional protocols. | | | | | | | | | |
