The Complete U.S. Army Survival Guide to Medical Skills, Tactics, and Techniques by Jay McCullough

Author:Jay McCullough
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing
Published: 2016-02-04T05:00:00+00:00

g.Apply the Splint in Place (081-831-1034).

(1)Splint the fracture(s) in the position found. DO NOT attempt to reposition or straighten the injury. If it is an open fracture, stop the bleeding and protect the wound. (See Chapter 2, Section II, for detailed information.) Cover all wounds with field dressings before applying a splint. Remember to use the casualty’s field dressing, not your own. If bones are protruding (sticking out), DO NOT attempt to push them back under the skin. Apply dressings to protect the area.

(2)Place one splint on each side of the arm or leg. Make sure that the splints reach, if possible, beyond the joints above and below the fracture.

(3)Tie the splints. Secure each splint in place above and below the fracture site with improvised (or actual) cravats. Improvised cravats, such as strips of cloth, belts, or whatever else you have, may be used. With minimal motion to the injured areas, place and tie the splints with the bandages. Push cravats through and under the natural body curvatures (spaces), and then gently position improvised cravats and tie in place. Use non slip knots. Tie all knots on the splint away from the casualty (Figure 4-2). DO NOT tie cravats directly over suspected fracture/dislocation site.

h.Check the Splint for Tightness (081-831-1034).

(1)Check to be sure that bandages are tight enough to securely hold splinting materials in place, but not so tight that circulation is impaired.

(2)Recheck the circulation after application of the splint. Check the skin color and temperature. This is to ensure that the bandages holding the splint in place have not been tied too tightly. A finger tip check can be made by inserting the tip of the finger between the wrapped tails and the skin.

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