injuries poisoning
How To Apply a Sugar Tong Ankle Splint
Contraindications to a Sugar Tong Ankle Splint
Absolute contraindications None Relative contraindications Injuries (eg, certain mild sprains) in which immediate range of motion and/or weight-bearing is desirable Injuries in which a cast is preferable* * The indications for sugar-tong splints and casts overlap. (See also Treatment .) Even if casting is the definitive treatment, initial splinting is often recommended for some injuries until swelling subsides. A cast may be preferred when weight-bearing is permitted and when the ankle clearly must be immobilized for 