First Aid: How to Immobilize a Broken Bone with a Splint

Broken bones are a common injury, especially in children, because their bones are softer, according to KidsHealth.org. The most important step to take when dealing with a broken bone is to keep the body part as still as possible. Moving the bone can cause a lot of pain and more damage. Use a splint to hold the injury still while transporting the victim to a hospital or doctor. If you can't safely wrap the splint, find assistance or call an ambulance.

Things You'll Need

• Board or rolled-up newspapers
• Cloth
• Elastic bandage or medical tape

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Instructions

• 1

  Remove clothing from the area if possible.

• 2

  Place a board or rolled-up newspapers under the break and the closest joint. Wrap cloth around the entire area.

• 3

  Tape up the board and cloth around the limb with an elastic bandage or medical tape. Don't make the wrap too tight.