ATR5001 – Lab 9 Donut Pad; Aquaplast Thumb Splint 1 1) Inspect ...

ATR5001 – Lab 9
Donut Pad; Aquaplast Thumb Splint
Purpose: to protect contusion or AC joint sprain.
Donut Pad Fabrication and Application
Supplies needed: orthoplast, orthopedic felt/foam rubber, tape adherent, moleskin, 1 ½” white athletic
tape, and 6” single or double length elastic bandage.
Instructions:
1) Inspect injured area
2) Cut a section of aquaplast or like material of sufficient size to cover area
3) Heat material until it is moldable
4) Form material to affected area
5) Allow material to harden sufficiently
6) Cut an (inner) pad with center area cut out slightly larger than affected area.
7) Attach the outer and inner pads
8) Cover edges of pad with moleskin or like material
9) Apply an adequate quantity of tape adherent to area
10) Fix pad to area
11) Secure pad in place with elastic bandage
12) Secure elastic bandage with white athletic tape and/or elastic tape
13) Check to ensure pad provides adequate protection
a) force dissipation
b) limited migration
14) Check to ensure procedure allows patient to function in activity
15) Check to ensure procedure does not create further injury to player or opponent
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ATR5001 – Lab 9
Donut Pad; Aquaplast Thumb Splint
Aquaplast (Hard) Thumb Splint
Purpose: to protect ulnar collateral ligament/MCP joint of thumb.
Supplies needed: 1 ½” white athletic tape, elastic tape (e.g. Expandover, Sher-Light, or Powerflex),
underwrap, tape adherent, and aquaplast.
Instructions:
1) Cut Appropriate Sized Section of Aquaplast using pattern
2) Heat Section of Aquaplast
3) Apply One Layer of Underwrap
4) Mold Section of Aquaplast to Thumb
5) Allow Aquaplast to Harden
6) Cover Aquaplast with Foam Rubber/Felt
7) Secure Splint with Elastic Tape
8) Check for Adequate Protection
9) Check for Adequate Function
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