When treating a rib fracture, apply ice to the affected area to reduce swelling and wrap soft rags against the chest to stabilize the injury. Place several pieces of adhesive tape around the breastbone and spine to treat the fracture with tips from a firefighter in this free video on first aid.
Expert: Joe Bruni
Contact: firestop.staylow@verizon.net
Bio: Captain Joe Bruni has over three decades of experience as a street firefighter and company officer.
Filmmaker: Christopher Rokosz
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