Assess distal pulse, motor function, and sensation in affected extremity.
Hold splint in place around extremity in position of comfort.
Ensure that the side with intake valve is facing away from skin.
Apply suction device and remove air.
Seal intake valve and remove suction device.
Secure splint in place with attached straps.
Reassess distal pulse, motor function, and sensation.
Ensure that the side with intake valve is facing away from skin.
Open intake valve
Disconnect straps
Note: DO NOT cut splint itself (will release contents - polystyrene beads)
Vacuum splint
Stirrup splint
Buddy tape splint
Sugar tong splint
Sling and swathe splint
Double sugar tong splint
Coaptation splint
Finger splint