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Hands and Fingers If one finger is injured it may be taped to the finger beside it. If more than one finger is involved, place the hand in a position of function using a 4” roll of bandage in the palm of the injured hand. Wrap the entire hand and place it on an arm board. Splinting the Lower Extremities Pelvis-Can be life threatening because a large amount of blood can be lost into the lower abdomen. Be alert for shock with any pelvis injury. Femur It takes a great deal of force to fracture the femur. The preferred method of splinting is a traction splint Danger!!! A patient with a pelvic fractures should be monitored for… A. sudden thirst B. changes in urinary output C. palpable lump in the buttock D. sudden decrease in blood pressure Applying a Traction Splint Assess pulse, movement, and sensation below the injury site. Manually stabilize the limb. Measure the splint. Position splint. Attach ischial strap. Apply the ankle hitch. Fasten splint to the ankle hitch. Apply mechanical traction. Fasten leg support straps. Reassess pulse, motor, sensation. /watch?v=Z8TzlbkXsbo Alternative care involves using two long padded splints to create fixation. Knee Splint in the position found. Tibia Fibula Splint using two long padded boards as you would a femur. Ankle and Foot Circumferential splints work well, however the easiest splint may be a pillow splint. Dx Fx /objects/index_tj.asp?objID=NUR1303 D * a * c * * Figure : 28-06a Title: broken wrist, ext Caption: A broken wrist (A) can be definitively diagnosed by an X-ray (B). (Both: Charles Stewart, M.D. and Associates) D * Musculoskeletal Injuries The musculoskeletal system is made up of over 200 bones and over 600 muscles. Together they give the body shape, protect internal organs, and provide for movement. Any time bones and muscles are injured, one of those functions is either temporarily or permanently impaired. Mechanisms of Musculoskeletal Injuries As you begin to evaluate your patient consider the mechanis