How To Apply Ulnar Gutter Splint
Often the simple splinting does not need anesthesia analgesia but with reductions involved anesthesia may.
How to apply ulnar gutter splint. Application process for r o scaphoid fracture. Assess distal pulse motor and sensation. After counting out the layers measure the plaster from. Place padding between 4th and 5th digits to prevent maceration.
Wrist should remain slightly extended 10 to 20 with 4th and 5th mcp at 50 to 90 flexion the latter for boxer s fracture and dip pip in slight flexion. Apply splinting material e g. Boxer ulnar gutter splint cpt 29125 vs 29130 4 5 splinting material 3 4 wrap. A sedated patient should not be in sitting.
The em3 education team demonstrates how to apply an ulnar gutter slab for metacarpal fractures 4th 5th. Submerge the premeasured fiberglass in unused warm water. Fracture of the fourth or fifth metacarpal and injuries to the fourth and f. Reassess distal pulse motor and sensation.
The following video demonstrates how to set an ulnar gutter splint. Wet the fiberglass and place it over the area u0003 to be splinted. The patient may be seated or reclined or supine. Fold the ends of stockinette over the the u0003 fiberglass to smooth the edges of the splint.
The procedure of ulnar gutter splint application items required.