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*Stockinette <ref name="Principles of Casting and Splinting">Principles of Casting and Splinting | *Stockinette <ref name="Principles of Casting and Splinting">Principles of Casting and Splinting | ||
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**Outer layer to hold splint in place | **Outer layer to hold splint in place | ||
**Excessive tightness can lead to pain, less room for swelling | **Excessive tightness can lead to pain, less room for swelling | ||
*Fiberglass | *Fiberglass | ||
**Pre-wrapped material | **Pre-wrapped material | ||
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==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
*[[Vacuum splint]] | *[[Vacuum splint]] | ||
{{Fracture management overview}} | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 20:32, 15 March 2023
Splint Types
- Hand
- Arm
- Leg
Splint Gallery
Splint Materials
- Stockinette [1]
- Cloth sleeve
- Base layer for splint/cast
- Protects skin
- Cast padding (eg Webril)
- Used with plaster of Paris
- 2-3 layers with padding of bony points as needed
- Wrapping circumferentially with 50% overlap will automatically create 2 layers
- Plaster of Paris
- 6-10 layers for upper extremity splints, 12-15 for lower extremity splints
- Takes 20 minutes to cure, sooner if warmer water is used
- Watch for exothermic reaction
- Elastic bandage
- Outer layer to hold splint in place
- Excessive tightness can lead to pain, less room for swelling
- Fiberglass
- Pre-wrapped material
- Use cool or room temperature water
- Not as pliable as plaster of Paris
- Trim or cover cut edges to prevent injury
Pearls
- Try to avoid large crinkles/folds with padding, can cause skin damage and breakdown
- Apply splint firmly but not too tight
- Allow room for anticipated swelling
- Tight splint can lead to compartment syndrome
- Mold splint material with palms rather than fingers to prevent ridges, may be uncomfortable for patient
See Also
Fracture management overview
- Upper extremity
- Torso
- Lower extremity
- Other
References
- ↑ Principles of Casting and Splinting http://www.aafp.org/afp/2009/0101/p16.html Accessed April 4, 2017