Sprains, Strains, Bruises and Broken Bones
- If appropriate, call Tufts Police at x66911 on a campus phone or at 617.627.6911 from an off-site or cell phone to activate EMS.
- Do not attempt to move or reposition a victim with a serious muscular, bone or joint injury.
- Apply ice to the injured area, being sure to place a thin towel or other cloth between the ice and the skin to prevent freezing of skin. Apply ice for 20 minutes at a time, to prevent skin from becoming too cold.
- If the injury includes open skin, cover the wound with a dressing. Do not attempt to push protruding bones or tissue back into the skin.