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== | ==Background== | ||
*Primarily used in prehospital setting by EMT's, Paramedics, etc as a temporary splinting device. | |||
*One of several options including cardboard splints, SAM splint, etc. | |||
==Indications== | |||
*Suspected extremity fractures | *Suspected extremity fractures | ||
==Contraindications== | |||
==Procedure== | |||
===Application=== | ===Application=== | ||
*Hold in place around extremity in position of comfort | *Hold in place around extremity in position of comfort | ||
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*Asses pulse below the splint, continue every 10 mins | *Asses pulse below the splint, continue every 10 mins | ||
== | ===Removal=== | ||
* | *Disconnect straps to remove | ||
* | **DO NOT cut splint itself (will release contents - polystyrene beads) | ||
*DO NOT | |||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
*[[Splinting]] | *[[Splinting]] | ||
==References== | |||
<References/> | |||
[[Category:EMS]] | [[Category:EMS]] | ||
Revision as of 20:45, 22 July 2015
Background
- Primarily used in prehospital setting by EMT's, Paramedics, etc as a temporary splinting device.
- One of several options including cardboard splints, SAM splint, etc.
Indications
- Suspected extremity fractures
Contraindications
Procedure
Application
- Hold in place around extremity in position of comfort
- Assess that pulse is present below where the device will be applied
- Ensure that the intake valve is facing away from the patient
- Attach manual suction to port and suction out all air
- Some manufacturers make port compatible with impact suction devices
- Adjust as needed
- When all air is suctioned out, use the straps on device to secure in place
- Use triangle bandages to secure further if needed
- Asses pulse below the splint, continue every 10 mins
Removal
- Disconnect straps to remove
- DO NOT cut splint itself (will release contents - polystyrene beads)