Procedure Note - Splint Placement

Splint Placement Note:

Patient with injury to the [note extremity] and with imaging findings notable for [describe].  The patient was counseled on the risks, benefits, and alternatives to the procedure, and provided consent.  

The [describe extremity] was placed in a [describe splint] using [fiberglass/plaster].  Neurovascular function was assessed before and after splint placement, and noted to be normal.  Capillary refill in the distal extremity was assessed before and after splint placement, and noted to be normal.

The patient tolerated the procedure well without complications.  The patient was provided with [sling/crutches] and given instructions on appropriate splint care, return precautions for evidence of neurovascular compromise, and [weight bearing as tolerated/limit use of extremity].