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].
