How do you do Backslab below the elbow?
How do you do Backslab below the elbow?
Below elbow backslab
- Measure the above distance with a gauze bandage strip and place it on the smooth table top.
- 6 – 8 layers of 15cm PoP unrolled to the appropriate length.
- Apply a layer of dry gauze bandage around the forearm to just below the elbow.
What is Backslab for?
Backslabs. The backslab is the simplest and safest form of plaster splint. Instead of using encircling bandages, the plaster slabs are applied longitudinally to the limb and bandaged in place while still soft.
Which splint is used for fracture?
Commonly Used Splints and Casts
| Area of injury | Type of splint |
|---|---|
| Forearm/wrist | Volar/dorsal forearm, single sugar-tong |
| Elbow/forearm | Long arm posterior, double sugar-tong |
| Knee | Posterior knee, off-the-shelf immobilizer |
| Tibia/fibula | Posterior ankle (mid-shaft and distal fractures), bulky Jones |
What type of splint is used for supracondylar fracture?
Type I supracondylar fractures are stable fractures to the elbow that are treated conservatively across the world and typically heal very well without complications. There are several treatment options, including an above elbow cast or long arm splint.
What are 3 types of splints?
Splint Types
- Buddy tape splint.
- Finger splint.
What are the symptoms of a fractured elbow?
Common fractured elbow symptoms include: Swelling near the back of the elbow. Stiffness of the elbow. Bruising around the elbow or arm. Numbness or weakness in your hand or fingers. Tenderness to the touch. Pain when rotating your forearm. Feeling as though your elbow is going to “pop out” of joint. What does a fractured elbow look like?
What is the best way to fix a bent elbow?
A layer of dry gauze bandage is applied from the hand up to the middle of the arm The slab is applied along the posterior aspect of the arm, elbow and the forearm down to the knuckles Make slits (about 5 cm) across the slab at the inner and outer aspects of the elbow joint crease. Overlap the cut edges and smooth out the bend without “dog ears”
How do you apply a slab to a patient’s arm?
The patient’s forearm is held in mid prone position with the elbow in 90° flexed position A layer of dry gauze bandage is applied from the hand up to the middle of the arm The slab is applied along the posterior aspect of the arm, elbow and the forearm down to the knuckles
What are elbow fractures and how are they treated?
Elbow fractures can occur due to falls, twisting injuries or blunt force trauma. Elbow fractures can be addressed with surgical or non-surgical treatments, depending on the severity of the break. What is an elbow fracture? An elbow fracture is a fracture at the tip of the elbow.