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SPLINTING
A device use to immobilize and support
(prevent movement of) a fracture,
dislocation or severe sprains.
Can be soft, rigid, commercially
manufactured or improvised from
virtually any object that can provide
stability.
Help control bleeding.
Help control pain.
To prevent further damage t tissues
from the movement of bone ends
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Splint
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Rigid splints
Rigid splint
2. TRACTION SPLINTS
Gently pull in the direction opposite the
injury, alleviating pain, reducing blood loss
and minimizing further injury.
Not intended to reduce the fracture, but
simply to immobilize the bone ends and
prevent further injury.
Should be use only for a BROKEN THIGH
and should be applied only by EMTs or those
who have had special training in applying
traction splints.
Traction splints
Traction splints
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Pneumatic splints
Pneumatic splints
IMPROVISED SPLINTS
A splint can be improvised from a
cardboard box, cane, ironing board,
rolled up magazine, umbrella, broom
handle, catchers shin guard, or any
other similar object
You can also use SELF- SPLINT
(anatomical splint) by tying or taping
an injured part
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SPLINTING A JOINT
Stabilize the joint manually; one First
Aider should apply firm but gentle
stabilization while the second ready the
splint.
Assess the pulse and sensory function
below the injury site; check for
paresthesia or paralysis
If the distal extremity is cyanotic (bluish)
or lacks pulses, align the joint with gentle
traction. If pain or crepitus increases,
stop
Immobilize
Nursing Care
The splint must be well padded
to prevent pressure, skin
abrasion, and skin breakdown.
The nurse frequently assesses
the neurovascular status and
skin integrity of the splinted
extremity.
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