Upper Extremity Splinting
This hands-on session was based on a scenario of a skier vs. fixed object complaining of upper extremity pain. Participants were to perform a rapid trauma assessment, rule out life-threatening injuries, and splint the patient's arms such that the patient could be transported. After scenario discussion included anatomy and physiology of the shoulders, arms and hands; splinting techniques for humerus and radius/ulna, sling/swath best practice for the shoulder and elbow joints. Discussed splinting as a BLS Pain Management skill, ALS pain management options and documentation for this injury using the agency's proprietary e-PCR.
Target Audience
Arapahoe Basin Ski Patrol
Learning Objectives
BLS interventions for pain management.
Focused assessment of extremity injury including circulation, sensation and motion.
Documentation
Course summary
- 0.50 Medical
- 0.50 NCCP-Medical: Pain Management
- 0.50 Trauma
Kali Flaherty, EMT, Registered Orthopedic Technician
EMS Continuing Education approved by the State of Colorado through Centura Health Prehospital Services Training Center and group # CO 039 (SAH), #CO 040 (PSF) and #CO 065 (SDG).
Available Credit
- 0.50 Medical
- 0.50 NCCP-Medical: Pain Management
- 0.50 Trauma

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