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APPLY A SUGAR TONG SPLINT
081-834-0034
Conditions: Given an orthopaedic patient requiring a Sugar Tong Splint (STS) sitting or supine on a
orthopaedic examination bed, nursing personnel, family member, physician, physician's verbal or written
order, patient's medical record, or Standard Form 513(consultation form), pen , work cart/station, (4) rolls
of 4 or 6 inch plaster, box of 4 x 15 inch plaster reinforcement sheets, box of 5 x 30 inch plaster
reinforcement sheets, (2) rolls of 4 inch webril, (2) 3 inch elastic bandages, examination gloves,
scissors, roll of 2 inch adhesive tape, (2) hospital pads (chux), bed sheet, pillow, goniometer, ruler, tape
measure, bucket of tepid water w/ plastic bag, sling, cast care booklet or equivalent, box of alcohol
pads, damp wash cloth or towel, sink w/ faucet, orthopaedic bump, thermometer and trash receptacle.

Standards: Is reached when the patient's injured arm from the base of the metacarpophalangeal
joints(MCPJ's) to the Distal Palmar crease (DPC)is immobilize by a sugar tong splint( STS) and secured
with (2) elastic bandages. The elbow is measured at 90 degrees of flexion (absent of pronation or
supination). The wrist is measured between 0-15 degrees of dorsal extension(absent of ulnar or radial
deviation) with the fingers having full range of motion and thumb having restricted movement . Capillary
refill test is administered to the fingers and successfully passed.

Performance Steps
1. Receive the order from the physician( review if in writing)

2. Identify yourself to the patient.
NOTE: Tell the patient your name and job title.

3. Explain the procedure to the patient.

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