EMT Basic · Chapter 32 · Sequence
Orthopaedic Injuries
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Splinting an extremity injury
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- 1Pad the rigid splint to fit the limb's natural contours
- 2Assess and document distal pulse, motor, and sensation (PMS)
- 3Expose and cover any open wounds with a sterile dressing
- 4Reassess distal PMS after the splint is secured
- 5Immobilize the joint above and the joint below the injury