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SPLINTING

SPLINTING. MLREMS Collaborative Protocols. https://www.mlrems.org/provider/protocols.aspx (Online PDF Version) App. What is the Main Purpose of Splinting?. Immobilize an injury and prevent further damage (while minimizing pain) MAKE THE PATIENT COMFORTABLE

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SPLINTING

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  1. SPLINTING

  2. MLREMS Collaborative Protocols • https://www.mlrems.org/provider/protocols.aspx (Online PDF Version) • App

  3. What is the Main Purpose of Splinting? • Immobilize an injury and prevent further damage (while minimizing pain) • MAKE THE PATIENT COMFORTABLE • Also keep in mind that actual patients may not be able to move their injured extremity to a position that is convenient for splinting

  4. Traction Splinting- KTDhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QIxzroh2rhw

  5. Traction Splinting - Hare

  6. Long Bone – Radius/Ulna

  7. Long Bone – Tib/Fib

  8. Joint – Elbow

  9. Joint- Knee

  10. Wrist with SAM SplintJoint- Shoulder

  11. Break Into Groups and Practice

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