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Splinting a Broken Arm

Secure the Splint Around the Broken Arm

Updated August 07, 2006

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Secure the splint around the broken arm with tape or roller gauze.
Use tape or gauze to secure the splint in place

Secure the splint with tape or roller gauze

Rod Brouhard
Wrap the splint snugly around the broken arm. The splint should support the broken arm on all sides and immobilize the arm above and below the broken bone. In this example, the broken arm is immobilized from the elbow to the wrist.

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