Modified sugar tong splint to avoid skin breakdown at the posterior elbow

Circumferential application or cast material or excessively taut wrapping of Ace wrap coupled with the swelling associated with acute injury could lead to excessive constriction on the splinted extremity, diminished perfusion, and compartment syndrome [7,8]. [...]intensive care unit patients who oft...

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Veröffentlicht in:The American journal of emergency medicine 2016-02, Vol.34 (2), p.332-335
Hauptverfasser: Gil, Joseph A., MD, DeFroda, Steven F., MD, Hsu, Raymond Y., MD
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:Circumferential application or cast material or excessively taut wrapping of Ace wrap coupled with the swelling associated with acute injury could lead to excessive constriction on the splinted extremity, diminished perfusion, and compartment syndrome [7,8]. [...]intensive care unit patients who oftentimes have multiple injuries and receive large amounts of fluid are at risk of skin erosion and ulceration with time if splints are not checked regularly.
ISSN:0735-6757
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DOI:10.1016/j.ajem.2015.11.059