A teenage female patient has been ejected from a car as it rolled down a hill. She is responsive, but with signs of early shock. She has bruising to her anterior abdomen, a laceration to her left temple, and deformity to her left wrist. At what point should the wrist injury be splinted?

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Splinting of non-life-threatening injuries, such as a wrist deformity, should be done en route to the hospital after addressing more critical issues and ensuring the patient is stable for transport. This allows for prioritization of life-saving measures and stabilization during the initial assessment and management.

A Teenage Female Patient Has Been Ejected from a Car