Arm Injuries
When To See a Doctor
You have answered Yes to:
Does your arm look pale, white, or blue, or feel cold after an injury?
See significance of pale, white, blue, or cold skin after an injury if you need information to help you answer the questions below.
Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your symptoms.
Call your health professional immediately if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.
Yes Does your arm look pale, white, or blue, or feel cold below the injured area?
Yes Do your fingers or hand look pale, white, or blue, or feel cold after having a brace, cast, or splint applied? Note: See first aid for a cast or splint that may be too tight.
If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.
| Author: | Sydney Youngerman-Cole, RN, BSN, RNC | Last Updated: August 31, 2006 |
| Medical Review: | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine H. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine | |
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