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Coaptation splint
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Background
Indications
- Humeral shaft fracture
Procedure
- Assess distal pulse, motor, and sensation
- While maintaining traction, apply padding and splint material (e.g. Ortho-glass) as shown
- Maintain position while splint material hardens and secure to arm (e.g. with ace wraps)
- Wrap proximal to distal
- Apply sling to arm
- Reassess distal pulse, motor, and sensation
