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Revision as of 21:49, 15 March 2023
Background
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
Splint Types
- Hand
- Arm
- Leg
Splint Types Gallery
Splinting Overview by Area
Adult Humerus Fracture Management Table
| Fracture | Splint | Disposition |
| Proximal | Non-emergent, but many need surgery, refer to ortho vs ED consult | |
| Shaft |
|
R/o neurovasc injury and compartment syndrome, but many need surgery, refer to ortho vs ED consult |
| Elbow Fracture (Adult) | Long arm posterior splint | R/o neurovasc injury and compartment syndrome, but many need surgery, refer to ortho vs ED consult |
| Olecranon |
|
R/o neurovasc injury and compartment syndrome, refer to ortho within 24 hrs |
Pediatric Humerus Fracture Management Table
| Fracture | Splint | Disposition |
| Proximal | Non-emergent Ortho follow up | |
| Shaft | Non-emergent Ortho f/u | |
| Supracondylar | Long Arm Posterior Splint | Ortho consult for Type 2 or 3 |
Forearm Fracture Management Table
| Fracture | Splint | Disposition |
| Radial head fracture |
Nondisplaced Displaced
|
|
| Monteggia fracture-dislocation (ulnar shaft w/prox radioulnar disloc) | Emergent ortho for ORIF | |
| Galeazzi fracture (distal radius w/distal ulnar disloc) | Emerg. ortho for ORIF | |
| Elbow dislocation | Long arm posterior splint after reduction | If associated fracture emergent ortho consult |
| Forearm fracture | Sugar Tong Splint | |
| Colle's fracture (distal radius with dist dorsal angulation) | Sugar Tong Splint | |
| Smith fracture (reverse colles with volar angulation) | Sugar Tong Splint |
Upper extremity
Torso
Lower extremity
Complications
See Also
References
- ↑ Principles of Casting and Splinting http://www.aafp.org/afp/2009/0101/p16.html Accessed April 4, 2017