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Cover it with a clean dressing without pressing on exposed bone.
Cover the wound with a sterile dressing or clean non-fluffy cloth. To control bleeding, apply pressure around the wound without pressing on exposed bone or the fracture site. Do not attempt to push the bone back or realign it; keep the person still and support the limb to limit movement while help arrives.
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Cover it with a clean dressing without pressing on exposed bone.
Press directly on the exposed bone.
Push the bone into the wound before covering it.
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