Arm Injury

FIRST AID Advice - Splint for Wrist Fracture or Dislocation

• Keep the hand and wrist from moving by placing them on a rigid splint (see drawing).
• Tie several cloth strips around hand/wrist to keep the splint in place. You can use a roll of gauze or tape instead of cloth strips.

Notes:

• You can make a splint from: a wooden board, magazine folded in half, folded-up newspaper, cardboard, or a pillow.
• If you have no splinting materials, then support the injured arm by resting it on a pillow or folded up blanket.
• After putting on the splint, apply a cold pack or an ice pack (wrapped in a towel) to the area.