First Aid

Splints for Injuries

• What is it?– Strip of rigid material– Used to support or immobilize a broken

bone

Review: Steps for Safety

#1. Evaluate the situation

Are you at risk of injury?

Are you or the victim threatened by fire, toxic chemicals, or

unstable building?

Review: Steps for Safety

#2. Avoid moving the victim

Only move if victim is in immediate danger!!!!

But if you are putting yourself in danger, call professionals!

Review: Steps for Safety

#3. Call for help!

911EMT

PoliceAmbulance

Athletic TrainerDoctor

Review: Steps for Safety

#4. Get Consent!

Do NOT start helping a person without their

consent!

Splinting an Ankle• Materials:– Triangle Bandages

(2 or 3)– Pillow/Cardboard/

Towel/Blanket

• Directions Do NOT move the ankle! Slide triangle bandages in

position under ankle (two above break and one below break)

Slide the blanket carefully under the ankle

Tie the bandages in a knot (snug)

Check for circulation, feeling, and movement

Splinting a Knee

• Materials:– Triangle Bandages (3)– Board or Body

• Directions:Do NOT move the knee! Slide triangle bandages

into position under both legs (two above, one below the break)

Tie (snug)Check for circulation,

feeling, and movement

Sling for Shoulder or Arm

• Materials:– Triangle Bandage (1 or

2)

• Directions Do NOT move injured

shoulder or arm Two ways… Place acute angle on

injured shoulder Place 90 degree angle at

elbow Pull up around neck and

tie (don’t tie too tight) Check for circulation,

feeling and movement

Splint a Wrist

• Materials:– Triangle Bandages (2)– Towel/Blanket/Hoodie/

Pillow

• Directions:Do NOT move wristPlace triangle bandages

under the wrist (1 above, 1 below)

Put hoodie, blanket or book in position under wrist

Tie bandages (snug)Check circulation,

feeling, and movement

Splint for Finger

• Material:– Medical Tape– Finger/Splint/Popsicle

Stick

• Directions:Do NOT move fingerPut splint in place

(popsicle stick or finger)Apply strips of medical

tape above and belowCheck circulation, feeling

and movement

Practice!