This is the long bone splinting skill
The necessary equipment for this skill
are rolling gauze
splinting material and padding material.
The recommended PPE for this skill are gloves and eye protection.
Once I've gathered all of the necessary equipment
I'm going to direct my partner place and maintain
stabilization of the injured extremity.
I'm now going to assess sensory and circulatory functions
checking radial pulse
checking capillary refill of less than two seconds
and ask the patient if they can move their hand.
Sir can you move your hand?
I'm going to measure and apply the splint.
I'm going to secure the device above the injury site and below the injury site.
I'm now going to secure the entire injured extremity.
I'm going to position the hand in a position of function
and reassess sensory motor and circulatory function in the injured extremity
by checking radial pulse
assessing capillary refill less than 2 seconds
ask the patient if they can move their hand
Sir, can you move your hand?