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• When making certain procedure.
Equipment: Bed with side rails

Procedure
1. Explain the procedure to the patient
2. Wash hands
3. Assemble the necessary equipment.
4. Position the side rail to the needed height
5. Secure lock and it should be far from reaching by the patient
6. Wash hands.
7. Document

5. Splint
Definition: splints are devices applied to the arms, legs, or trunk to immobilize the
injured part of the body when it is needed.
Purpose
• To prevent movement of injured part of the body.
• To prevent further damage when transporting injured patient.
• To provide complete rest for injured part.
• To relieve pain and discomfort and encourage healing.
Types: There are many varieties of splints available and they can also be made
locally from different material. These are: wooden, metal, wire, plaster of
paris /POP/

Equipment
• Splints (wooden, metallic)
• Dressing material (if there is open wound)

• Glove
• Padding for splint (rolled bandage to cover the splint)
• Elastic bandage or roll bandage (to hold the splint in place)
Procedure
1. Explain the procedure to the patient
2. Wash hands
3. Assemble the necessary equipment.
4. Positioning the patient
5. First tie the bandage above the injured part
6. Joints must be immobilized above and below the location of injury.
7. Wash hands.
8. Document and report
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