This is the joint splinting skill.
The necessary equipment for this skill
are roll gauze
splinting material
and padding material
The recommended PPE for this skill
are gloves and eye protection.
Once I have gathered all the necessary equipment
I'm going to have my partner
place and maintain manual stabilization of the injured extremity.
I'm now going to assess sensory motor and circulatory functions
in the injured extremity by checking a radial pulse.
capillary refill less than 2 seconds
asked the patient if they can move their hand
Sir, can you move your hand?
then measure and apply the splint.
We are going to secure the splint above and below the injury site.
I'm now going to secure the entire injured extremity.
and reassess sensory motor and circulatory functions in the injured extremity.
checking for capillary refill
ask the patient if they can move their hand.
Can you move your hand?
and I would check a brachial pulse since I am unable to evaluate a radial pulse.