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*Assess distal | *Assess distal pulses, motor, and sensation | ||
*While maintaining traction, apply padding and splint material (e.g. Ortho-glass) as shown | *While maintaining traction, apply padding and splint material (e.g. Ortho-glass) as shown | ||
**Splint should extend from the medial aspect of the arm near the axilla around the elbow and up to the acromioclavicular joint | |||
**Use a generous amount of padding on the arm to prevent discomfort in the axilla | |||
*Maintain position while splint material hardens and secure to arm (e.g. with ace wraps) | *Maintain position while splint material hardens and secure to arm (e.g. with ace wraps) | ||
**Wrap proximal to distal | **Wrap proximal to distal | ||
*Apply sling to arm | *Apply sling to arm | ||
*Reassess distal | *Reassess distal pulses, motor, and sensation | ||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
Revision as of 17:09, 16 June 2021
Indications
Procedure
- Assess distal pulses, motor, and sensation
- While maintaining traction, apply padding and splint material (e.g. Ortho-glass) as shown
- Splint should extend from the medial aspect of the arm near the axilla around the elbow and up to the acromioclavicular joint
- Use a generous amount of padding on the arm to prevent discomfort in the axilla
- Maintain position while splint material hardens and secure to arm (e.g. with ace wraps)
- Wrap proximal to distal
- Apply sling to arm
- Reassess distal pulses, motor, and sensation