(1) TB 124 - Evac-U-Splint Fasplint System

Question 1

Whenever an injured patient is encountered, if indicated, Department members must first assess for associated injuries, especially to the CERVICAL SPINE and HEAD.

After such serious injuries are ruled out, the injured extremity should be protected during ____________.

Answer 1

-transport to an emergency room for definitive care.

(In SERIOUS INJURIES, the limb should be protected with an appropriate splint during ANY patient movement.)

Question 2

Prior to the application of the Fasplint:

Answer 2

-patient’s pulse, motor function and sensation distal to the injury site is assessed and reevaluated every 15 minutes after

-Remove all clothing around the injury site

-remove all jewelry around and distal to the injury site.

-dress all open wounds

Question 3

Ensure that the Fasplint™ immobilizes the ______ above and below the injury.

Answer 3

joints

Question 4

The Fasplints are easily cleaned with soap and water, or any commercially available disinfectant.

A ___% bleach solution, as per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s guidelines, can be used without damaging the material.

Answer 4

1%

Question 5

The main concerns in evaluating acute extremity injuries are to:

Answer 5

•Determine the type and severity of injury (severe sprains, which may be difficult to differentiate from fractures, receive similar initial treatment)

•Assess the distal neurologic and vascular status.

•Select appropriate splinting method for immediate care.

Question 6

The Evac-U-Splint® Fasplint™ System comes with:

Answer 6

•carrying case
•three different sized splints
•evacuation pump.

Question 7

The Fasplint allows for the joints above and below the injury to be immobilized. The splint conforms to the exact shape of the injury site, thus providing excellent support without applying unnecessary circumferential pressure. This reduces the potential for ________.

Answer 7

compartment syndrome or impairment of circulation.