AAOE Casting, Splinting and Soft Goods Program-Splinting

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Video Summary

This video demonstrates how to apply a short arm splint. The instructions are as follows: <br /><br />1. Ensure the arm is in a neutral position.<br />2. Make a thumb hole in the stockinette.<br />3. Slide the stockinette over the fingers, thumb, and arm.<br />4. Wrap padding from the wrist to the fingertips, making three turns for bumpers.<br />5. Continue wrapping from the wrist to about two inches from the elbow.<br />6. Cut and shape the splint, then place it on the volar side of the arm.<br />7. Wrap the splint using gauze or padding, leaving room for finger clearance.<br />8. Mold the splint using the palm of the hand, keeping the wrist in a neutral position.<br />9. Finish by securing with an elastic bandage or self-adhering wrap.

Keywords

apply short arm splint

neutral position

thumb hole

stockinette

wrap padding