Handbook of Splinting and Casting

Get portable, step-by-step instructions on the most common, need-to-know techniques for initial orthopaedic injury management from The Handbook of Casting and Splinting by Stephen R. Thompson, MD and Dan A. Zlotolow, MD. As part of The Mobile Medicine series and modeled after the successful Harriet Lane Handbook, this practical, pocket-sized book is the perfect take-along companion for orthopedic and emergency medicine residents as well as PAs, NPs, and other health professionals. Organized into four sections-orthopedic analgesia, reduction maneuvers, splints and casts, and traction maneuvers-the point-of-care information you need can be found quickly and easily. A highly templated format with outlined steps, photographs, and illustrations guides you through crucial steps of each procedure and technique.  Don't treat without it! Carry this portable, pocket-sized reference with you for quick, point-of-care access. See exactly how to proceed with each technique guided by illustrations and photographs detailing every crucial step. Spend more time treating and less time searching thanks to quickly accessible, concise information and detailed visuals that provide a practical tool for use in the office, in the clinic, or at the bedside. Consult with this complete clinical companion for the latest casting and splinting techniques, as well as common analgesia techniques, and traction and reduction maneuvers.