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==Section 6 - TRAUMA==
===6.06 EXTREMITY INJURIES===

'''[[Initial Trauma Assessment and Care|INITIAL TRAUMA CARE]], (2.02)'''

====SUSPECTED FRACTURE:====
* Splint suspected fracture sites in most appropriate fashion:
** Fractures may be immobilized with padded board splints, ladder splints or air splints.
** Femur fractures may be immobilized with a traction splint or inflated MAST.
* Place cold pack on suspected fracture sites.
* If distal pulses are present and neurological function intact, immobilize apparent fractures in present position, (when possible).
* If distal pulses are diminished or absent, immobilize apparent closed fracture(s) in neutral anatomic position. Attempt to reduce severely angulated fractures with inline traction, except when a joint is involved. Note pulses distal to fracture site. Apply appropriate splinting and dressings.
* If open, (compound), fracture, cover with sterile dressings and immobilize in present position. Apply appropriate splinting and dressings.

'''DO NOT MANIPULATE OR REDUCE OPEN FRACTURES.'''
* Always assess distal neurovascular status before and after application of splint.
* Refer to [[Analgesia and Sedation|ANALGESIA /SEDATION PRACTICE PARAMETERS]] (2.04).

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*If unable to easily control bleeding, consider the following procedures:
**Hemostatic dressing
**[[Combat Application Tourniquet|Combat Action Tourniquet]] if extremity
**[[ITClamp Hemorrhage Control System|iTClamp]] – not usable on trunk of body
*For amputations:
**Splint in line with associated extremity.
**If amputation incomplete, attempt to stabilize with bulky pressure dressing.
**Cleanse amputated part with sterile saline. Wrap in a sterile saline soaked dressing. Place in plastic bag. Attempt to cool with cold pack during transport.
**DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO ICE
*Refer to [[Analgesia and Sedation|ANALGESIA /SEDATION PRACTICE PARAMETERS]] (2.04).

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