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Splinting Fundamentals
Athletic Training
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Undergraduate 1
12/12/2010

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Term
Purpose
Definition
Minimizes movement and decreases pain
Term
General Procedure
Definition
1. Stabilized injured limb
2. Check for pulse distal to the injury (capillary refill)
3. Select and position appropriate splint with as little movement as possible
4. Secure Splint to extremity with Crayats
5. Re-check for distal pulse
6. Transport to ER
Term
Injuries to be Splinted
Definition
Bone Fracture, Joint Dislocations
Term
Joint Dislocation
Definition
Immobilizes the BONES above and below dislocation

Signs and Symptoms:
Deformity
Immobility
Pain
Term
Bone Fracture
Definition
Immobilizes the JOINTS above and below the fracture

Signs and Symptoms:
Deformity
Painful movement
Crepitus
Term
Types of Splints
Definition
1. Anatomic
2. Soft
3. Rigid
4. Pneumatic
5. Vacuum
6. Traction
Term
Anatomic Splints
Definition
Using one body part to immobilize another
ex. finger or leg
Term
Soft Splint
Definition
Pillow, Jacket, Blanket
Term
Pneumatic Splint
Definition
Slide-on and inflate
Term
Vacuum Splint
Definition
Wrap on and suction air out
Term
Traction Splint
Definition
Femoral Fractures
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