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A Practical Guide to Immobilization and Dressing for Non-Medical Professionals: Managing Fractures, Sprains, and Strains in Expeditionary and Travel Settings

Nina Stoyanova, George Kesov.


Abstract
In expeditionary and remote travel settings, musculoskeletal injuries such as fractures, sprains, and strains can pose significant challenges for non-medical professionals. This guide provides clear, evidence-based techniques for immobilization and wound dressing, enabling individuals without formal medical training to manage injuries effectively until professional care is available. The document covers various splinting methods—including rigid, inflatable, and improvised splints—as well as wound care strategies to reduce pain, prevent complications, and stabilize injuries in austere environments. Practical recommendations are based on expert consensus and field-tested approaches, ensuring usability with limited medical supplies.

Key words: First-aid, fracture immobilization, splinting techniques, wound care, expedition medicine, non-medical professionals, travel safety, emergency response, musculoskeletal injury management, remote medical care.


 
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Stoyanova N, Kesov G. A Practical Guide to Immobilization and Dressing for Non-Medical Professionals: Managing Fractures, Sprains, and Strains in Expeditionary and Travel Settings. Int J Med Rev Case Rep. Online First: 10 Mar, 2025. doi:10.5455/IJMRCR.172-1741502419

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Stoyanova N, Kesov G. A Practical Guide to Immobilization and Dressing for Non-Medical Professionals: Managing Fractures, Sprains, and Strains in Expeditionary and Travel Settings. https://www.mdpub.net/?mno=246551 [Access: March 17, 2025]. doi:10.5455/IJMRCR.172-1741502419

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Stoyanova N, Kesov G. A Practical Guide to Immobilization and Dressing for Non-Medical Professionals: Managing Fractures, Sprains, and Strains in Expeditionary and Travel Settings. Int J Med Rev Case Rep. Online First: 10 Mar, 2025. doi:10.5455/IJMRCR.172-1741502419


Vancouver/ICMJE Style

Stoyanova N, Kesov G. A Practical Guide to Immobilization and Dressing for Non-Medical Professionals: Managing Fractures, Sprains, and Strains in Expeditionary and Travel Settings. Int J Med Rev Case Rep, [cited March 17, 2025]; Online First: 10 Mar, 2025. doi:10.5455/IJMRCR.172-1741502419


Harvard Style

Stoyanova, N. & Kesov, . G. (2025) A Practical Guide to Immobilization and Dressing for Non-Medical Professionals: Managing Fractures, Sprains, and Strains in Expeditionary and Travel Settings. Int J Med Rev Case Rep, Online First: 10 Mar, 2025. doi:10.5455/IJMRCR.172-1741502419


Turabian Style

Stoyanova, Nina, and George Kesov. 2025. A Practical Guide to Immobilization and Dressing for Non-Medical Professionals: Managing Fractures, Sprains, and Strains in Expeditionary and Travel Settings. International Journal of Medical Reviews and Case Reports, Online First: 10 Mar, 2025. doi:10.5455/IJMRCR.172-1741502419


Chicago Style

Stoyanova, Nina, and George Kesov. "A Practical Guide to Immobilization and Dressing for Non-Medical Professionals: Managing Fractures, Sprains, and Strains in Expeditionary and Travel Settings." International Journal of Medical Reviews and Case Reports Online First: 10 Mar, 2025. doi:10.5455/IJMRCR.172-1741502419


MLA (The Modern Language Association) Style

Stoyanova, Nina, and George Kesov. "A Practical Guide to Immobilization and Dressing for Non-Medical Professionals: Managing Fractures, Sprains, and Strains in Expeditionary and Travel Settings." International Journal of Medical Reviews and Case Reports Online First: 10 Mar, 2025. Web. 17 Mar 2025 doi:10.5455/IJMRCR.172-1741502419


APA (American Psychological Association) Style

Stoyanova, N. & Kesov, . G. (2025) A Practical Guide to Immobilization and Dressing for Non-Medical Professionals: Managing Fractures, Sprains, and Strains in Expeditionary and Travel Settings. International Journal of Medical Reviews and Case Reports, Online First: 10 Mar, 2025. doi:10.5455/IJMRCR.172-1741502419


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