Approach to fractures
From reviewing bone healing to diagnosing fractures on x-ray, we cover the initial assessment of fractures in this chapter.
- Approach to fractures intro
- Describing fractures
- Reviewing bone healing
- Managing fractures at the initial stage
- Applying the principles of radiography
- Approach to fractures quiz
Splinting
This chapter reviews the different splint types and materials, as well as how to correctly apply splints and avoid complications.
- Splinting intro
- Recognizing why we splint
- Choosing fiberglass versus plaster
- Building plaster splints
- Building fiberglass splints
- Caring for splints after application
- Splinting quiz
Upper extremity splints
This chapter demonstrates application of various types of splints to the upper extremities.
- Upper extremity splints intro
- Building a thumb spica splint
- Building an ulnar gutter splint
- Building a sugar-tong splint
- Building a long arm posterior splint
- Upper extremity splints quiz
Lower extremity splints
This chapter demonstrates application of various types of splints to the lower extremities.
- Lower extremity splints intro
- Building a posterior ankle splint
- Building an ankle stirrup splint
- Lower extremity splints quiz
Distal upper extremity injuries
The chapter covers a range of upper extremity injuries including dislocations, fractures, amputations, and review of upper extremity anatomy.
- Distal upper extremity injuries intro
- Describing the anatomy of the distal arm
- Managing finger amputations
- Managing finger injuries
- Managing hand injuries
- Managing forearm fractures
- Distal upper extremity injuries quiz
Distal lower extremity injuries
Broken down anatomically, this chapter covers diagnosis and stabilization of common fractures of the lower extremity.
- Distal lower extremity injuries intro
- Describing the anatomy of the lower leg
- Managing foot injuries
- Managing ankle sprains
- Managing tibia and fibula fractures
- Distal lower extremity injuries quiz
- Acute Extremity Injury Care outro