MFA-1M3B

Immobilize a long bone fracture

Condition

In a graded practical exercise, given a simulated non-critical patient and assistance from a second rescuer,

Performance requirement

Behavior Standard
The student will: During assessment, the student shall, at a minimum:

use rigid splints to immobilize a long-bone fracture of the forearm and a bent-knee fracture.

properly apply rigid splints, within 5 minutes, and perform the following critical elements:

a. manually stabilize arm;
b. assess neuro-vascular distal function;
c. selectsand properly apply appropriate device(s);
d. secure splinting device(s) to extremity(ies) with appropriate materials; and
e. reasses distal neuro-vascular function.

Note: Bent-knee fracture—padded board splints should be secured transversely to the medial and lateral aspects of the leg both above and below (distal to) the knee.

Note: This assessment supports KUP AFA-X1.07, and is assessed in PE-0032 STCW Medical Care Provider.