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Immobilization of an injured extremity is a crucial skill for the emergency physician. Several basic splinting/casting techniques can be quickly performed to diminish pain, help maintain bony alignment, protect injured surrounding soft tissue structures, and promote early healing. A variety of materials may be implemented, and knowledge of indication, equipment, and technique is of paramount importance toward generating a favorable outcome.
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Chinai, S.A., Walker, L., Rebesco, M.R., Terry, B.A., Purcell, D. (2019). Immobilization. In: Purcell, D., Chinai, S., Allen, B., Davenport, M. (eds) Emergency Orthopedics Handbook. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-00707-2_6
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