Now in vibrant full color, Manual of Splinting and Casting, 2nd Edition, provides highly visual, step-by-step instructions on the most common, need-to-know techniques for initial orthopaedic injury management. This practical point-of-care reference uses a highly templated format with hundreds of illustrations and photographs so you can quickly grasp exactly how to perform each technique. It's an ideal resource for orthopaedic and sports medicine residents, nurses, medical students, emergency physicians, and orthopaedic technologists-anyone who needs a concise, easy-to-follow guide to splinting and casting at the point of care. Presents each technique in a highly templated format using bulleted steps and illustrations that show each crucial step.  Features "how-to” clinical photographs and decision-making and treatment algorithms throughout.  Contains fully updated content and new techniques in sections covering Orthopaedic Analgesia, Reduction Maneuvers, Splints and Casts, and Traction Maneuvers.  An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud. 

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. Stabilize any break or injury at the point of care by referring to this portable, pocket-sized reference. Perform each procedure flawlessly by following nearly 500 step-by-step illustrations and concise accompanying instructions. Get all the guidance you need with complete sections on Orthopaedic Analgesia, Reduction Maneuvers, Splints and Casts, and Traction Maneuvers. Practical, portable resource providing step-by-step instructions on the most common techniques for initial orthopaedic injury management.