Contracture development leading to impaired physical mobility can occur after a major burn injury. Splints are applied to prevent or correct contractures. Priority nursing actions concerning this therapy include
a. daily assessment for proper fit and effectiveness.
b. splints should only be removed during showers and dressing changes.
c. allowing for frequent breaks from splint use with a 1 hour on, 1 hour off schedule.
d. splints will take the place of passive and active range of motion during the rehabilitation phase.
A
Splints that are used to immobilize body parts after grafting must be left on at all times except to assess the graft site for pressure points every shift. Splints to correct severe contracture may be off for 2 hours per shift to allow burn care and range of motion exercises. Mild contracture may be kept in splints for 4 hours and out of splints for 4 hours to promote exercise and mobility.
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