Manual splints

Sometimes the only available splints are the ground, the opposite leg and the rescuer’s hands. Remember to support the limb above and below the fracture to protect it from accidental contact with others.

When applying slings and splints it is important to check the pulse or Capillary refill and sensation pre and post use of the splint and record presence or absence for the information passed to the arriving medical help.

Manually stabilising limb above and below fracture