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What is the best first aid for a leg fracture?
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Immobilize: First aid for a long bone fracture consists of splinting or otherwise immobilizing the affected limb. After survey for other injuries, transport to a medical facility should follow.
Answered 1/11/2012
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Splint the leg: Splint the leg to immobilize it.
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