Practical Procedures in the Emergency Department

INTRODUCTION . Supporting, Strapping & Splinting . Soft cervical collar . Hard cervical collar . Elasticated tubular support to the elbow . Elasticated tubular support to the wrist . Crepe bandage to the elbow . Crepe bandage to the wrist . Wrist brace . Thumb spica . Neighbor ('buddy') strapping . Mallet splint . Broad arm (triangular) sling . High sling . Collar-and-cuff . Elasticated tubular support to the knee . Elasticated tubular support to the ankle . Crepe bandage to the knee . Crepe bandage to the ankle . Wool and crepe bandage to the knee . Wool and crepe bandage to the ankle . Metatarsal brace . Toe spica . Application of skin extensions . Thomas's splint . Traction splint . Spinal immobilization using a backboard (including log-rolling) . Walking aids . Plastering Techniques . Plasters . Instructions for the patient in plaster . Removal of plasters . U-slab plaster . Above-elbow backslab plaster . Below-elbow backslab plaster . Plaster for Colles' fracture . Plaster for Smith's fracture . Plaster for a fracture of the scaphoid bone . Plaster for Bennett's fracture . Plaster cylinder . Above-knee backslab plaster . Above-knee plaster . Below-knee backslab plaster . Below-knee plaster . Wound Care . Wound irrigation and cleansing (wound toilet) . Dry dressing . Dressing to a finger or toe . Pressure dressing to the head . Pressure dressing to a limb . Pressure dressing to a finger . Zinc paste and ichthammol bandage . Burns dressing to a hand, using silver sulphadiazine cream and a burn bag . Suture materials and suturing techniques . Skin-closure strips . Tissue adhesive . Hair ties . Incision and drainage of an abscess . Packing of wounds . Wound care products, including topical antiseptic solutions &#