One for the Road: Splinting best practices

Learn to immobilize limbs with the best of them as Steve Whitehead breaks down the proven methodology for splinting like a pro

March 27, 2024 11:24 AM •

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Are you really immobilizing that limb or are you just throwing cardboard tape and Kerlix at the patient until they surrender? Let鈥檚 make your next splint Eagle-Scout perfect on this episode of One For The Road!

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One for the Road With Steve Whitehead

Now playing on 草莓影视鈥� One for the Road, featuring Steve Whitehead and sponsored by Hartwell Medical. Whether it鈥檚 street-smart tips on what to carry in your cargo pocket, or what to do when you make a mistake in the field, this twice-monthly series is a great way to brush up on the essentials all medics need to know. Watch One for the Road.

Steve Whitehead, NRP, is a firefighter/paramedic and EMS instructor with the South Metro Fire Rescue Authority in Lone Tree, Colorado; and creator of the blog, The EMT Spot.