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Splinting a Broken Arm
Using a Cardboard Splint to Immobilize a Broken Arm

From Rod Brouhard, About.com

Updated May 18, 2009

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To immobilize a broken arm, make sure to immobilize the fracture site as well as the joints above and below the fracture.

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