Splint instructions (1322)

Key points below

Your therapist will give you instructions on how to help your child put the splint on. They will explain why your child should wear it.

Your child should wear the splint for __________________________________ .
Check every 2 hours to see if the splint is still fitting right.
Watch your child’s skin for pressure areas. A pressure area is a red mark on your child’s skin that has lasted for more than 20 minutes after the splint is off. If you see a pressure area, stop using the splint. This is not an emergency, but you should call your child’s occupational or physical therapist as soon as possible.
Put the splint on clean, dry skin. If your child has bathed, let the skin air dry at least ½ hour before putting the splint on.
Do not use hot water when washing the splint. The splint will change shape when put in hot water.

Therapist: ____________________________________ Phone: _______________________________

Call your child’s doctor, therapist, or clinic if you have any questions or concerns or if your child has:

Areas on the skin that are red for more than 20 minutes after the splint is removed.
Special health care needs that were not covered by this information.