Orthopaedic Plaster Casting
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Immobilisation of limb fractures is undertaken to stabilise unstable fractures, provide pain relief and prevent complications (eg bleeding, nerve injury). This skills based workshop provides the opportunity to develop skills in the application of both upper and lower limb splints and casts. The workshop will cover the following topic areas
Core Principles for POP splinting: Indications, Preparation, Materials/Equipment, Risks, Discharge advice
Upper limb: Volar and Dorsal Backslab
Upper Limb: Ulna Gutter and Scaphoid Splint
Upper LImb (Full) Cast
Lower Limb: Lower limb Backslab, Achilles Tendon (Equinus) Splint
The workshop is suited to Medical officers, Nurses, Paramedics and Students.
Core Principles for POP splinting: Indications, Preparation, Materials/Equipment, Risks, Discharge advice
Upper limb: Volar and Dorsal Backslab
Upper Limb: Ulna Gutter and Scaphoid Splint
Upper LImb (Full) Cast
Lower Limb: Lower limb Backslab, Achilles Tendon (Equinus) Splint
The workshop is suited to Medical officers, Nurses, Paramedics and Students.
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