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Plaster Backslab
- comprises of padding in the form of soft-roll wrapped around the limb, thickest over bony prominences
- 4” or 6” slabs of plaster (8-10 UE, 12-14 LE) thick are then applied and held by flannel wrapped snugly
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Reasons for Splinting |
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Common Slabs
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Name |
Indications |
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UE |
Radial Gutter/Thumb Spica |
Scaphoid #, distal radial #. ligamentous injury to thumb,DeQuervain’s disease |
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UE |
Ulnar Gutter |
Boxer’s #, 4th/5th metacarpal shaft # |
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UE |
Sugar Tong (distal proximal, double) |
Forearm – Proximal/mid/distal radial and ulnar #’s |
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UE |
Posterior elbow |
Distal humerus #, both bone forearm #. olecranon # |
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LE |
Posterior ankle (short) |
Distal tibia/fibula #, tarsal, metatarsal #, reduced ankle dislocations |
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LE |
Above knee (long) |
Both bone tibial/fibular #’s |
Jones Bandage
- loose layer of soft-roll followed by thick cotton wadding or ABD-pads followed by snug wrap of 2 layers of flannel, 1 or 2 plaster slabs can also be included
- indicated for short term immobilization of soft tissue and ligamentous injuries to the knee or calf
Buck’s Skin Traction
- used in lower limb for femoral, acetabular and hip fractures as a temporary measure to reduce pain and maintain length
Velpeau Bandage
- immobilizes better than simple sling.
- Application requires practice so find a friend and head for the fracture room!!
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