Chapter 16: Splinting Extremities

Question 1

Cravat

Answer 1

folded triangular bandage; can be used as a sling

Question 2

what does a splint do?

Answer 2

stabilize a fracture or dislocation; if not, can further hurt the patient

Question 3

What is a SAM splint?

Answer 3

commercial splint; padded aluminum splint

Question 4

What are 3 types of splints?

Answer 4

Rigid splints can be commercial
Soft splints: pillow, towel or blanket tied with cravat bandages.
Self- splinting also called buddy plint or anatomic splint

Question 5

Where should you splint and how should you align the limb?

Answer 5

Align the limb to the point where there is enough circulation
Splint the joints when the bone is fracture; splint the bones when the joint is fractured

Question 6

What does stabilizing do?

Answer 6

minimize further injury by holding a body part to prevent movement

Question 7

What are the reasons for stabilizing?

Answer 7

Reduces pain, prevents further damage, prevents an open fracture, & reduces bleeding and swelling

Question 8

What is a sling?

Answer 8

triangular bandage

Question 9

What are 3 types of slings?

Answer 9

Regular/ common
Shoulder/ clavicle
Improvised

Question 10

What is a swathe?

Answer 10

binder