Upper Limb Injuries

Question 0

Injuries requiring only sling and transfer tie immobilization are:

Answer 0

Scapula fractures
Clavicle fractures
Shoulder dislocations
Upper third humerus fractures

Question 1

Principles of the mobilization for upper limbs

Answer 1

Measure metallic splints to the uninjured limb before putting them on the injured limb

Normally splint an injured hand in the position of function

Leave the fingers exposed for circulation assessment

Assess neurological function before and after splinting

Question 2

Scapula fracture management

Answer 2

Place arm in a triangular arm sling

Then secure with a transverse broad bandage

Question 3

Management of elbow fracture

Answer 3

Support the limb in position found

Form a metallic splint to fit the contours of the arm from the axilla to past the fingertips

Question 4

Upper arm fracture management

Answer 4

Support limb in position found

Apply at full arm splint, extending from the axilla past the fingertip

Secure the splint to the arm with a crêpe bandage

Support the immobilize limb with Essling, commonly the large arm sling