Provider Prepared’s Weekly Pearl of Wound Wisdom #14 Immobilize it to move it!
It is recommended that injuries suspected to be fractures be splinted prior to the patient being transported for medical care.
Prior to splinting expose the entire extremity, clean and repair any skin lesions, then apply appropriate wound dressings before placing the splint. Also take into consideration the patient’s ability to remove clothing with the splint in place, remove clothing as appropriate.
When appropriate, immobilize the joints above and below a fracture. Place extra padding at the fracture site. For dislocated joints, immobilize bones above and below the dislocated joint as appropriate.
Stacciolini, AN et al. Basic techniques for splinting of musculoskeletal injuries. UpToDate May 2017.
Be prepared for your splinting needs with Sam Splint available from Provider Prepared!
Provider Prepared
Nathan Whittaker, MD
Prior to splinting expose the entire extremity, clean and repair any skin lesions, then apply appropriate wound dressings before placing the splint. Also take into consideration the patient’s ability to remove clothing with the splint in place, remove clothing as appropriate.
When appropriate, immobilize the joints above and below a fracture. Place extra padding at the fracture site. For dislocated joints, immobilize bones above and below the dislocated joint as appropriate.
Stacciolini, AN et al. Basic techniques for splinting of musculoskeletal injuries. UpToDate May 2017.
Be prepared for your splinting needs with Sam Splint available from Provider Prepared!
Provider Prepared
Nathan Whittaker, MD
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