What is the purpose of an immobilization splint?

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What is the purpose of an immobilization splint?

An immobilization splint is used to keep the injured limb from moving. By stabilizing the area of a suspected fracture, it helps prevent further damage to bones, joints, nerves, and blood vessels and reduces pain during transport to medical care. It allows safer handling and transfer so the person can get proper treatment sooner. It does not cure the fracture on scene, and it isn’t used to immobilize others or to compress swelling. The goal is stabilization and pain control until professional care can take over.

An immobilization splint is used to keep the injured limb from moving. By stabilizing the area of a suspected fracture, it helps prevent further damage to bones, joints, nerves, and blood vessels and reduces pain during transport to medical care. It allows safer handling and transfer so the person can get proper treatment sooner. It does not cure the fracture on scene, and it isn’t used to immobilize others or to compress swelling. The goal is stabilization and pain control until professional care can take over.

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