1. Placer County Sheriff’s
Search and Rescue
Mountain Rescue Team
Leg Splinting
Mini Training
11/22/2018

2. Objectives Teach MRT Team Standard Ensure Safety is First
Three Step Learning Process
Present the concept
Demonstration the concept
Hands on learning
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3. Safety
Use Applicable PPE
Gloves, face shield, etc.
11/22/2018

4. Supplies
Kendrick leg splint
11/22/2018

5. Initial Assessment/Treatment
Expose area
Evaluate location of fracture
Verify mid-shaft femur Fx if using Kendrick Splint – if not, splint in place and do not apply Kendrick splint
If not sure of the location of the Fx, don’t use Kendrick
Apply manual traction (stabilize leg)
If open, bandage
Check CMS
Circulation (distal pulse, cap refill)
Movement – move toes
Sensation – check for distal feeling
Splint above and below the Fx
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6. Apply Splint Apply ankle strap – pull green strap to tighten
Apply waist strap with tubes on outside
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7. Apply Splint Adjust and insert pole so that end is ~8 – 12” below foot
Apply yellow knee strap to hold pole
Connect yellow tab into end of pole
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8. Tighten Splint
Pull red tab to apply tension (max 10% of body weight or 15 lbs.)
Look for relief
Apply straps – green lowest, red thigh
Recheck CMS
11/22/2018

9. Demonstration
11/22/2018