Splints & Slings

Use Case:

Arm / Shoulder - Fractures / Dislocations cause by

- Direct blow
- Fall
- Twisting injury

Treatments：

Splints Slings

- Measure with the patient's uninjured - Place padding under sling knots to
limb or use OFA attendant's limb as reduce discomfort
a guide.
- Reassess patient’s breathing &
- Unless it causes considerable pain,
circulation after tightening the sling
place and maintain the patient's
hand & arm in a relaxed nature
position. - Use ice pack (20 mins on / 5 mins
off) to reduce pain & swollen
- Crepe bandage are recommended
to secure the splint to the upper limb

- Fingertips should be accessible to

examine blood circulation unless
they are injured