Splint, rigid or semiflexible device for the immobilization of displaced or fractured parts of the body. Most commonly employed for fractures

                                                  of bones, a splint may be a first-aid measure that allows the patient to be moved without displacing the injured part, or it may be a means

                                                  of fixation to immobilize the bones until healing is complete. Any material that offers the degree of resistance required may be used for a

                                                  temporary splint, e.g., cloth, gauze, plaster, or metal. Splints made of plastic and fiberglass are now molded to fit specific parts of the body.

                                                  Air splints are made of rubber or plastic that can be blown up to effectively immobilize a limb.

                                                  Splint care is important to help protect your splint until it comes off. Some splints are made of fiberglass or plaster that will need to dry and

                                                  harden. Splint care will help the splint dry and harden correctly. Even after your splint hardens, it can be damaged.

                                                  Splints are material elements or devices used to protect, support, and immobilize a body part that is broken, fractured, or severely injured.

                                                  Broken bones can cause total disability or death of a patient. A great deal depends upon the treatment a patient receives before being moved.

                                                  Fixing the fragments of a broken bone prevents its rough and jagged edges from tearing blood vessels and nerves, which may cause serious

                                                  bleeding and paralysis. Proper splinting will therefore relieve the pain of the fracture and will reduce and sometimes prevent shock. Procedures

                                                  of “Splinting” are not simple, they require constant practice and careful attention to detail. It is also necessary to emphasize that all fractures

                                                  of – long bones – should be splinted “where they lie”, before any movement or transportation of any kind is attempted. In general, proper

                                                  splinting of a fracture prevents the occurrence of shock, local tissue damage, and infection.

                                                  A splint is a device used for holding a part of the body stable to decrease pain and prevent further injury. After an injury, a splint is used to

                                                  hold still and protect the wounded body part from further damage until you get medical help. It is important to check for good circulation

                                                  after the injured body part has been immobilized. Splints can be used for different injuries. For example, with a broken bone, stabilizing the

                                                  area is important to reduce pain, prevent further injury, and allow the person to move about as much as possible.