Splinting a Lower Extremity Injury Objective: To demonstrate the proper management and splinting a lower extremity injury.
26 January 2019 - 21:59
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Skill
CPI
Determines scene is safe
Introduces self, obtains permission to help/treat.
Script
"Hi, my name is … and I'm with the ski patrol. Is it alright if I examine you and see what we can do to help you out?"
Initiates Standard Precautions
Related
Exposes injury to access and manage the
Bandages any wounds as necessary
Directs helper to stabilize above and below the injury site
Details
In lower body extremity, done by grasping the boot/shoe with one hand and grasping below the knee with the second hand.
Removes boot/shoe per local protocol.
Chooses the correct device/material for splinting/stabilization.
Sizes splint properly; padding as needed and positions splint
Applies gentle traction/tension as needed, rotating extremity if necessary and if tolerated by patient.
Splints and stabilizes extremity with minimal movement.
Applies cooling method to help reduce swelling/bruising
Prepares patient for transport
Provides oxygen/treat for shock if appropriate
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