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PANat
2009,
revised 02/2015, version 2017
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Application of the air splint
1
2
First apply the hand air splint (see instruction for
the hand air splint).
The elbow air splint is large enough to be put on
over the inflated hand air splint.
3
4
Inflate the elbow air splint with
the zip placed on the front
(anterior aspect) of the elbow
joint.
The arm is outwardly rotated
(externally
rotated)
and
positioned for weight bearing
through the heel of the hand.
5
6
Gather the excess plastic into
your hand so that the zip lies flat
against the front of the client’s
elbow. Slowly release your grasp
on the splint as it inflates. This
ensures that a large cushion of
air lies over the back of the
elbow joint.
Correct position.
