Sam Splint Manual.indd - Meetup

applications34Dislocated ElbowDISLOCATED ELBOW1Step 1: Using the patient’snon-affected arm, extenda 36-inch SAM ® SPLINTfrom just below the patient’sarmpit to the knuckles.dislocated elbow for maintaining elbow extensions234Step 2: Fold over anyportion of the splint thatextends beyond the knuckles.Step 3: Form a C-Curvedown the entire length ofthe splint.Step 4: Using your ownright or left arm as a template,shape the splint to fit.