Using Casts, Splints, and Braces in the Emergency Department - 12/12/13
, Andrew Gregory, MD, FAAP, FACSM 
Résumé |
With increasing numbers of children participating in sports activities, orthopedic injuries are a very common presenting complaint. Emergency care providers should be familiar with the evaluation and management of common injuries in children and adolescent patients. This article will review the common uses of casts, splints, and braces in the emergency department. Different types of products, indications for their use, and other general considerations like fitting and cleaning will be discussed.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : casts, splints, braces, straps, slings, cervical collars, walking boots
Plan
Vol 14 - N° 4
P. 340-348 - décembre 2013 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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