NVIC 05-04 Task 1.3.B

Apply immediate first aid in the event of accident or illness on board

AFA-X1.07 Fractures, dislocations and muscular injuries

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

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

For each fracture, the candidate properly applies rigid splints, within 5 minutes, and performs the following critical elements:

a. manually stabilizes arm;
b. assesses neuro-vascular distal function;
c. selects and properly applies appropriate device(s);
d. secures splinting device(s) to extremity(ies) with appropriate materials; and
e. reassesses 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.