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Emergency Splinting Splint all suspected fracture before moving the athlete or body part Use proper immobilization to decrease risk of Secondary tissue damage Hemorrhage Potential for death (if handled improperly) Splint the fracture where the athlete lies Avoid moving the athlete before splinting Splint one joint above and one joint below the fracture Assess neurovascular status before and after splinting Monitor vital signs

Rapid form immobilizer Air splints Clear plastic splint inflated with air around affected part Do not use with fracture deformity Provides moderate pressure and can be x-rayed through Cardboard splints

Lower Limb Splinting Upper Limb Splinting Foot and ankle require splinting of foot and knee Knee, thigh, or hip require splinting of whole leg and one side of trunk Upper Limb Splinting Shoulder splinting is difficult Use sling and swathe with upper limb bound to body Upper arm and elbow Splint with arm straight to lessen bone override Lower arm and wrist splint in position of forearm flexion and support with sling Hand and finger splint with tongue depressors, roller gauze and/or aluminum splints

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Use of Crutches or Canes When lower extremity weight bearing is contraindicated Faulty mechanics or improper fitting can result in additional injury or falls Fitting athlete Athlete should stand with good posture, in flat soled shoes Crutches should be placed 6” from outer margin of shoe 2” in front of shoe Crutch base should fall 1” below anterior fold of axilla (2 - 3 fingers) Hand brace should be positioned to place elbow at 30º of flexion Cane measurement should be taken from height of greater trochanter

Moving and Transporting Injured Athletes Must be executed with techniques that will not result in additional injury No excuse for poor handling Planning is necessary and practice is essential Additional equipment may be required Emergency Action Plan Prearanged plan that can be implemented at a moments notice Know where there is phone access to call EMS (911) ahead of time