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The finger splint supplied in the MOLLE Medic
Bag is foam-covered aluminum. It can be folded into a variety of shapes to
simplify packing.
In the event of a suspected finger fracture:
- Make no attempt to try to straighten out the finger in a field
setting. You may cause additional damage to the finger. It is usually
better to splint the finger in whatever position it is found, and then
transport the patient for more definitive care.
- Bend the splint so that the finger is protected and the joint above
the suspected fracture and the joint below the suspected fracture are
immobilized.
- Securely wrap the splint and finger. In this example, adhesive tape
is used, but other materials, such as Coban
Self-Adherent roller tape, Ace bandage,
or other similar materials can be used successfully.
If the victim is in severe pain, administer morphine.
Splint Finger Phalange
18X.75” Aluminum Alloy
Weight: 0.04 pounds
NSN: 6510-00-168-6894
Approved for public release; Distribution is unlimited.
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not an endorsement of the product itself, but simply an acknowledgement of the
source.
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