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Module 6: Musculoskeletal Injuries

Segment 3: Extremity Fractures & Orthopedic Bleeding


  • Femoral traction splint application and management
  • Applying extremity splints and slings
  • Skin (Buck's) traction
  • Skeletal traction/Steinman pins
  • Nursing care of the patient with an orthopedic injury (RICE)
  • Open fracture management (antibiotics, wound care, dressings)
  • The patient with a mangled or amputated part (patient care, part care)
  • The patient with a replanted body part
  • Ring removal/ring cutters