First aid for a tibial joint injury: applying a soft splint
When conducting a secondary examination, you suspect that the victim has a serious lower leg injury. You decide to apply a soft splint to ensure immobility of the injured limb.
Apply a splint
• Do not remove the victim's shoes or socks.
• Apply three bandages: one under the foot and two under the shin.
Gently fold or wrap a blanket or pillow around your shinbone.
Secure the splint with bandages
•Secure a blanket or pillow with two bands around the lower leg.
• Tie a third bandage around the foot.
• Check that the bandages are tied tightly, but not too tightly.
• If more than one finger fits under the bandage, tighten it tighter.