Submerge the premeasured fiberglass in unused warm water.
How to apply ulnar gutter splint.
The following video demonstrates how to set an ulnar gutter splint.
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After counting out the layers measure the plaster from.
Wet the fiberglass and place it over the area u0003 to be splinted.
Application process for r o scaphoid fracture.
The procedure of ulnar gutter splint application items required.
The patient may be seated or reclined or supine.
Use plaster that is 3 4 in.
Apply splinting material e g.
Often the simple splinting does not need anesthesia analgesia but with reductions involved anesthesia may.
Fold the ends of stockinette over the the u0003 fiberglass to smooth the edges of the splint.
For an adult of average size the plaster for an ulnar gutter splint should be eight to 10 layers thick.
Fracture of the fourth or fifth metacarpal and injuries to the fourth and f.
Remove the splint from the water and squeeze out the excess water and remove wrinkles.
Place padding between 4th and 5th digits to prevent maceration.
Reassess distal pulse motor and sensation.
Assess distal pulse motor and sensation.