On one of your days off from the station, you volunteer as an EMR at the local community college during events. Today you are working the softball tournament when one of the women slides safely into...

On one of your days off from the station, you volunteer as an EMR at the local community college during events. Today you are working the softball tournament when one of the women slides safely into home plate with her right arm and hand outstretched. After making impact with the home plate, she immediately stands up, yelling in pain and cradling and protecting her right hand. Examination reveals considerable deformity on the palm side of the right hand. The patient reports significant pain in the hand and wrist and does not want to move the hand.

1. What type of examination should you perform on the patient’s right arm?

2. Describe how you should splint this patient’s injury.