Top tips and troubleshooting

The following videos demonstrate fabrication of commonly used splints in paediatric burns.

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Axilla Splint

Knee Splint

Foot Splint

Hand Splint

When it comes to splinting and positioning, there are a variety of situations where you may have to troubleshoot.

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Splinting over VAC
Splinting over VAC
If two splints are required
If two splints are required
If two splints are required
If two splints are required
Splinting over negative pressure
Splinting over negative pressure