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==Indications== | ==Indications== | ||
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==Procedure== | ==Procedure== | ||
Revision as of 20:54, 22 June 2017
Indications
Procedure
- Assess distal pulse, motor, and sensation
- While maintaining traction, apply padding and splint material (e.g. Ortho-glass) as shown
- 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 pulse, motor, and sensation