The MOST significant hazard associated with splinting is:
A. delaying transport of a critically injured patient.
B. compression of nerves, tissues, and vasculature.
C. reduction in circulation distal to the injury site.
D. aggravation of the injury or worsened pain.
Ans: A. delaying transport of a critically injured patient.
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Plain radiography of bilateral lower extremity lymphatics using low osmolar contrast
A) B70B0ZZ B) B70B1ZZ C) BF030ZZ D) BF031ZZ