Splint Instructions

Splint Instructions

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Using a Splint

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.

Wear and care

  • 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: _______________________________

For other health and wellness information, check out this resource:

https://kidshealth.org/ChildrensWi/en/parents

 

ALERT:

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.