snug, but not so tight that it slows circulation
If they have a splint on they should not go swimming in the firstplace. If they havent been to a doctor they need to go and if they have and the doctor splint it they should be resting not swimming.
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A wooden splint should not be soft or flexible or it is not going to work.
A splint for a fractured lower leg should extend from above the knee to below the ankle.The general rule of splinting is:Immobilise the bone, above and below the fracture,and immobilise the joints, above and below the fracture. If the fracture is compounded, (bone pierces through the skin),DO NOT push the bone backCover to prevent infection and make the splint the current shape of the legDO NOT manipulate the limb to suit the splint.
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The splint should extend from above the knee to below the ankle.The general rule of splinting is:Immobilize the bone (above and below the fracture) and immobilize the joints (above and below the fracture).If the fracture is compounded (bone pierces through the skin):DO NOT push the bone back. Cover to prevent infection and make the splint fit the current shape of the legDO NOT manipulate the limb to fit the splint.
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.
When a joint is in a splint it should be immobilized for the amount of time that a physician tells you. The splint allows the injured joint to heal properly.
Answering "How long should you need to keep a splint on a broken finger?"
three
Eiether get a splint or put ice on it