Upper Extremity Splinting

October 3, 2023

 

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
Available credit: 
  • 0.50 Medical
    • 0.50 NCCP-Medical: Pain Management
  • 0.50 Trauma
Course opens: 
10/03/2023
Course expires: 
10/03/2023
Event starts: 
10/03/2023 - 12:00
Event ends: 
10/03/2023 - 12:00
Cost:
$0.00
Rating: 
0
Arapahoe Basin Ski Area
Dillon, CO 80435
United States
+1 (970) 513-5715

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

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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