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A simple method to maintain immobilization and elevation of the hand in infants and children

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Hand elevation and immobilization is an essential step following hand surgeries, hand trauma and in oedematous and inflammatory conditions of the hand. This is difficult to maintain in infants and young children (less than four years old) in whom hand elevation is required. The patients in this age group are restless and irritable in the postoperative period and are understandably uncooperative to the elevation and immobilization regimes at other times too. Usage of bandage slings and bolsters/pillows are common ways to immobilize the limb. In addition, the staff nurses and parents/attendants of the patients are advised to maintain a constant vigil in keeping the hand immobilized ...

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