| Front | What should you do if a limb is pulseless and significantly deformed at the elbow? |
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| Back | In this situation, you should gently apply manual traction in line with the long axis of the limb to decrease the deformity. This may restore the pulse, but if no pulse returns after one attempt, splint in the most comfortable position for the patient. |
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