Balut bidai (splint dressing) is a first aid method applied on injured body parts to maintain its

position using objects that keep the body part steady in a stable and comfortable position.
Therefore, an adequate understanding of handling fractures per standard operating procedures
is needed to prevent injury and maintain patient organ function. Purpose: This study aimed to
determine nurses' knowledge level of standard operating procedures for splint dressing on
fractures. Methods: the study used quantitative research using a simple descriptive research
design. Results: After collecting data for approximately one week, this study found from 27
respondents 100% of the nurses in Makassar City exhibited a good level of knowledge about
standard operating procedures for splint dressing in fracture patients. Conclusion: Based on
the results of the study, the knowledge of nurses in the emergency room of the TK II
Pelamonia Hospital Makassar is classified as good.

An overview of nurses' knowledge level about standard operating procedures for splint
dressing in fracture patients. Mentored by