Measure and prepare the splinting material. Apply the stockinette to extend 2" beyond the splinting material. Apply 2–3 layers of padding over the area to be splinted and between digits …

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 …

2018年7月4日 · In this series, we review splinting fundamentals, introduce advanced concepts, and highlight ways to implement these into your next shift. In this post, we summarize some of …

Pre and post splint checks are imperative. Use the “Five P’s” formula to check: pain, pallor, pulse, paresthesia, paralysis. If desired, a light layer of undercast padding may be applied under …

2021年4月28日 · Splinting is a non-circumferential application of immobilizers in injured extremities used to stabilize fractures, sprains and dislocations to allow for swelling and …

2017年9月13日 · 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 …

2023年8月6日 · Various splinting techniques may be employed, dictated by the location of the injury and the position of immobilization needed. Splinting aims to correct and restore the …