MUSCLE PHYSIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -A splint is used to stop an injured body part from moving. When a broken bone is bent or showing through the skin, it should not be straightened. If the injured part is bleeding, you should stop the bleeding with direct pressure and a dressing before you apply the splint.

Detailed explanation-2: -Severely deformed fractured limbs should be straightened by a doctor if sensation or pulses are impaired prior to splinting. The process of straightening should not worsen the injury. A basic rule of splinting is that the joint above and below the broken bone should be immobilized to protect the fracture site.

Detailed explanation-3: -Care for the wound first before applying a splint. Rinse or cover any open wound. An injured body part should usually be splinted in the position in which it was found unless it has been treated by a professional who is a specialist in that body part.

Detailed explanation-4: -Check for circulation (feeling, warmth, and color) before and after splinting to make sure that the splint is not too tight. After you have splinted the injury, apply ice to the injured area. Keep the person from getting chilled or overheated and be reassuring.

Detailed explanation-5: -Attend to any bleeding. Attend to bleeding, if any, before you attempt to place the splint. Apply padding. Then, apply a bandage, a square of gauze, or a piece of cloth. Place the splint. Watch for signs of decreased blood circulation or shock. Seek medical help.