PENATALAKSANAAN PEMBIDAIAN DAN RELAKSASI NAFAS DALAM TERHADAP PENURUNAN NYERI PADA PASIEN FRAKTUR FEMUR TERTUTUP DI RUANG IGD RUMAH SAKIT SYEKH YUSUF KABUPATEN GOWA

Background: Fracture is a condition in which the bone structure is broken or
damaged due to external pressure that exceeds the bone's resistance. One of the
actions that can be given is splinting or deep breathing relaxation aimed at reducing
pain complaints. splinting management is a first aid procedure for injuries or trauma
to the musculoskeletal system. The purpose of this study was to apply splinting and
deep breathing relaxation management to pain complaints in femoral fracture
patients. Results: after the implementation of nursing, there was a decrease in pain
marked by decreased pain complaints, a pain scale decreased to 4, decreased
grimacing, improved pulse, and improved blood pressure. Conclusion: after being
given nursing care starting from assessment, diagnosis, intervention,
implementation and evaluation, it was found that the application of splinting and
deep breathing relaxation management can help patients reduce pain sensations.