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A splint is used to immobilise a break (in an arm or leg for example). The splint should be long enough to stop the break moving once it's in place. Simply place the splint alongside the affected limb, and secure it in place with a bandage over the whole length.
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Mechanical appliance such as a leg brace or splint that is specially designed to control impaired limb function?
Orthotic
In what kind of cell are the redox reactions made to occur by an externally applied electrical current?
electrolytic cell
Is krypton magnetic?
Magnetism is the property of materials to respond to electric field applied externally. Krypton is diamagnetic. It is repelled by an external magnetic field.
What happens to a glowing splint when it is lowered into a jar full of oxygen?
It rekindles (flames up) the glowing splint..
Oxygen gas will what a glowing splint?
Oxygen will rekindle or relight a glowing splint.
What is another word for brace or splint?
Support could be another word for brace or splint.
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No. The knee brace is only for SEVERE injuries ONLY.
What is a pneumatic brace?
a splint that uses air to keep the limb in place
What is an Orthosis?
Orthosis-- An external device, such as a splint or a brace, that prevents or assists movement.
A mechanical appliance such as a leg brace or splint?
A leg orthosis is the medical term for a leg brace. It is an external device that modifies the structure and function of a leg. A splint is a rigid device that is used to prevent motion of a joint or of a fractured bone.
Now that the splint has been properly applied what should your next step be?
after the splint is applied, the use of a sling and swathe will prevent further injury
How do you use externally in a sentences?
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What is recommended about taking bitters externally?
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Which step of the PRICES method is represented by the letter S?
apply a brace or splint to the area
Your buddy injures his neck and leg while you two are hiking?
brace his neck and splint his legs no movement.
What is used to immobilize the extremety after a fracture has been splinted and a sling applied?
If the splint is applied correctly, no further immobilization techniques are required. The splint should be tied at at least 6 different areas. the splint should also be padded.
Mechanical appliance such as a leg brace or splint that is specially designed to control impaired limb function?
Orthotic
