Which injuries would typically require the application of splints?

Fractures and dislocations are injuries that typically require the application of splints because splints provide stabilization and immobilization of the affected area. When a bone is fractured or a joint is dislocated, movement can exacerbate the injury, potentially causing further damage to tissues, nerves, or blood vessels.

By immobilizing the injury with a splint, it helps to reduce pain and prevents any unnecessary movement, allowing the body to heal properly. Splinting is critical in managing these types of injuries in both immediate and transitional care settings, ensuring that the area remains stable until further medical intervention can be provided.

While burns and lacerations may require different first-aid approaches focused on cleaning and dressing the wounds, and sprains and strains might benefit from rest and compression rather than immobilization, fractures and dislocations specifically necessitate the use of splints to secure the affected limb or joint. Contusions and abrasions also focus more on first aid measures like ice and elevation instead of splinting, which emphasizes the unique requirement of splints for fractures and dislocations.