How to Immobilize the Lower Leg – Tibia/Fibula Splint | EMT Training

Описание: Prepare for your EMT practical exam with confidence! This video demonstrates the essential **Lower Leg Immobilization EMT Skill**, focusing on securely splinting suspected, closed, non-angulated long bone fractures of the **tibia or fibula**.

⌚ *Timestamps*
0:00 – Scene Safety & Preparation
0:30 – Manual Stabilization & Initial Circulation Check
1:00 – Splint Material Selection & Padding
2:00 – Splint Application Along the Leg
3:15 – Securing Straps & Extremity Stabilization
4:00 – Final CSM (Circulation, Sensation, Movement) Check
4:30 – Wrap-Up & Best Practices

🎯 *What You’ll Learn*
• How to correctly immobilize a suspected long bone fracture of the lower leg
• Ensuring manual stabilization followed by pre- and post-splint CSM checks
• Appropriate padding and rigid splint alignment techniques
• Securing the injury safely using strapping while maintaining a position of function
• Key performance criteria based on NREMT exam standards:contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

📘 *Why This Matters*
Mastering lower leg immobilization enhances patient safety and improves outcomes in prehospital care. This skill is vital for EMT certification and real-world response scenarios.

👍 *Engage & Learn*
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**Comment**: Which step in the splinting process challenges you most?
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*Helpful Resources*
NREMT Long Bone Immobilization Skill Instructions:contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
Tips on Proper Splint Padding & CSM Checks (Best Practice Medicine):contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}

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EMT Upper Body Long-Bone Splinting (Radius/Ulna)
Joint Immobilization: Shoulder Sling & Swathe
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