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BASELINE PROCEDURE. Measure and prepare the splinting material. Length: Measure out the dry splint on the contralateral extremity. Width: Slightly greater than the diameter of the limb. Apply the stockinette to extend 2" beyond the splinting material. 2. Apply 2–3 layers of padding over the area to be splinted and between digits being splinted.
Jul 12, 2024 · Splinting plays a major role in the management of musculoskeletal injuries, including treatment of overuse and soft tissue injuries (eg, tendonitis and sprains), as well as for traumatic injuries like extremity fractures and joint dislocations.
Mar 13, 2017 · 1 Identify splint material properties. 2 Recognize tools commonly used in the splinting process. 3 Identify various methods to optimally prepare a client for splinting. 4 Explain the process of cutting and molding a splint. 5 List common splinting items that should be available to a therapist for splint provision.
Sep 1, 2020 · Introduction. Splints are generally used as a temporary method of immobilization. Indications for splinting include fractures, dislocations, sprains, tendon and ligament partial or complete disruptions, joint infections, tenosynovitis, and lacerations. Equipment needed includes: Padding. Plaster or fiberglass. Bucket + water. ACE wrap.
Aug 6, 2023 · This activity reviews the general indications, necessary equipment, procedural techniques, and common complications of splinting procedures while highlighting the role of the interprofessional team in caring for patients with unstable musculoskeletal injuries.
Nov 3, 2023 · The main indications for splinting are to temporarily immobilize a limb for pain and spasm, to decrease swelling, and to minimize further potential soft tissue or neurovascular injuries...
Splints are used to immobilize musculoskeletal and nerve injuries, support healing, and to prevent further damage. The indications for splinting are broad, but commonly include: Temporary stabilization of acute fractures, sprains, strains or nerve injuries before further evaluation or definitive operative management
Dec 25, 2008 · Many distal-extremity injuries can initially be managed in an outpatient setting with the use of basic splinting techniques. Splinting immobilizes injured extremities, prevents further injury,...
Sep 13, 2017 · Developed by the former chair of the EMRA Sports Medicine Division and reviewed by the 2017 chair of the ACEP Sports Medicine Section, this free, downloadable PDF offers baseline splinting guidance, illustrations and steps for 11 different techniques, plus indications and complications. Download the guide (PDF) (Published July, 2017)
Jun 30, 2008 · The basic skill of splinting takes talent and experience to be performed correctly. Failure to properly splint an extremity can lead to injury that's worse than if you didn't splint it at all.
