Ppt emergency splinting powerpoint presentation free to. Thomas during the first world war, included the use of the device for femur fractures resulting from gunshot wounds, which by definition are open fractures. These guidelines are only intended for use as a basic reference tool. Thats why we developed the sager emergency traction splint. Musculoskeletal injuries splinting inhs health training. Sager emergency traction splints to students participating in emt and nursingparamedic programs. If the patient strongly resists traction or if it causes more pain that persists, stop traction and splint in the position it is in. Extend 15cm beyond splint to be later folded back webril protect skin e. A traction splint most commonly refers to a splinting device that uses straps attaching over the pelvis or hip as an anchor, a metal rods to mimic normal bone stability and limb length, and a mechanical device to apply traction used in an attempt to reduce pain, realign the limb, and minimize vascular and neurological complication to the limb the use of traction splints to. Green berets ultralight bug out bag with gear recommendations duration. Sager s304 bilateral traction splint allied medical. The emergency traction splint shows the exact amount of positive traction being applied. Apr 01, 2011 application of a sager traction device.
Note how the alignment of fracture occurs and that pressure on the critical structures below the femoral shaft is absent. Applying a sager traction splint 1 of 3 expose the injured extremity and check pulse, motor, and sensory function. The situation revolving around the covid19 pandemic is changing daily. Products emergency and rescue immobilisation traction splints sager bilateral splint. Traction splinting new york state department of health.
Sager traction splint model sx404 from penn care ems supplies duration. Most add a dorsal splint for increased stability sandwich splint b. Treats unilateral fractures and can be applied in any position. The reel splint immobilizer delivers on all these, and many more, timehonored splinting practices. View and download powerpoint presentations on splinting ppt. The manufacturers instructor manual for the sager traction splint page 36 offers the following contraindications. Indicated for treatment in proximal third and and midshaft femoral fractures. Splint from one joint above the fracture to one joint below the fracture. The sager emergency traction splint is the only traction splint available on the world market today that continuously shows the exact amount of traction being applied. Traction splints fracture with sager emergency traction splint in place with 15lbs of traction. Wide elastic support straps maintain the injured leg within the frame of the splint, helping to provide inline mechanical traction.
A free powerpoint ppt presentation displayed as a flash slide show on id. Sager traction splints provide near perfect alignment. Traction pole instantly adjusts for adult or pediatric use. Home lesson applying the traction splint sager video. Femoral traction splints in mountain rescue prehospital care. Find powerpoint presentations and slides using the power of, find.
Theres a partial amputation or avulsion with bone separation and the distal. At last, youll be able to splint routinely in an effective manner in the presenting position more quickly and effectively then ever thought possible. Radiolucent design enables xrays and catscans to be taken without. Simple, stepbystep instructions are sewn directly on the straps. Sager unilateral s301 traction splint guardian ems.
Ppt emergency splinting powerpoint presentation free. Radiolucent design enables xrays and catscans to be taken. The fernotrac traction splint is available in adult and pediatric sizes, or as a kit, and includes carrying case. Traction is the application of a mechanical pull to a part of the body.
Find powerpoint presentations and slides using the power of, find free presentations research about thomas splint ppt. The amount of traction that the emt should pull when applying a sager traction splint is. Initial pull causes discomfort for the patient, but this should subside quickly. Any break in a bone, no matter whether the skin has been broken, is a fracture. There are several different types of commercially made traction splints available. Femoral traction splints in mountain rescue prehospital. Youll find the newest splints easy to learn and easy to apply. Our stateoftheart technology allows first responders to treat fractured femurs in the same manner as that used in orthopedic operating theatres where open. A traction splint is a medical device used to apply a constant pulling action along the length of a lower extremity for stabilization of a fractured bone and to help reduce muscle spasms in the limb. Here in ny state, whatever type or brand traction splint, contraindicated to use for fx leg if possible tibfib involvement. Sager extreme bilateral traction splint armstrong medical. As such, they have a much broader range of application and use than other traction splints. Counter traction reason for applying traction is to counteract deforming effect of muscle spasm and this tends to draw body in direction of traction. A traction splint most commonly refers to a splinting device that uses straps attaching over the pelvis or hip as an anchor, a metal rods to mimic normal bone stability and limb length, and a mechanical device to apply traction used in an attempt to reduce pain, realign the limb, and minimize vascular and neurological complication to the limb.
The dynamic, multipatented device fits patients from four years old to a large adult. Ppt applying a sager traction splint 1 of 3 powerpoint. The sager emergency traction splint was developed by an emergency physician in conjunction with leading prehospital personnel. Big thing to remember is that sager can be used for bilateral femurs and the hare isnt designed for it. Original use of the traction splint, first popularized by dr. Actual product packaging and materials may contain more andor different information than that shown on our web site. Show some love click the like button and subscribe and ill keep producing content for you. Home medical equipment sager extreme bilateral traction splint. The tough ischioperineal cushion base, combined with the slender, anatomicallyshaped cushion, mean that perineal examinations and procedures may be performed with the splint in place. Oct 19, 2014 forearm volar splint aka cockup splint indications soft tissue hand wrist injuries sprain, carpal tunnel night splints, etc most wrist fx, 2nd 5th metacarpal fx. The information included below is designed to be used as a guide for an ischial type traction splint. If you are a student in the skillsclinical phase of your program, please check here, or click covid in the menu bar daily for updates on news that may impact completion of your program.
The dynamic function permits the sager bilateral traction splint to decrease as the spasm releases always allowing you to have the correct amount of safe traction. Sager traction splints are indicated in 93% of all femoral fractures treats midshaft and proximal third fractures. The evaluator informs the student that the secondary assessment has been done by another emt and to stabilize the injury with a traction splint evaluator choses either hare or sager. Long used by wilderness medics, sam splints are also used increasingly by tactical operators. Emt traction splint immobilization sager type duration. View and download powerpoint presentations on thomas splint ppt. Check out this lesson for stepbystep instructions on how to a properly apply a traction splint. A traction splint is a musthave for your emergency gear. Complications included pressure sores,11 compartment syndrome,12 peroneal nerve palsies, and urethral injury. The dynamic function permits the traction to decrease as the spasm releases.
To prevent this, force is to be used in opposite direction called countertraction. Because there is no ischial bar, there is no need for added pressure. The rapid oneperson application does not extend beyond the feet of an adult. General principles of inline traction splinting grasp the foot or hand. A traction splint is the splint of choice and is to be used only for a painful, swollen, deformed midthigh injury with no lower leg injury. Both unilateral and bilateral models are available. Besides being quantifiable, the traction is dynamic.
A rapid one person application, compact and lightweight, the sager traction splint reduces further trauma and pain and promotes rapid recovery with fewer complications. Forces acting on an intact femur with hare traction splint and a sager emergency traction splint. When applied, sager splint model sx404 is radiolucent to all areas of a femoral fracture. A traction splint is a splinting device that uses straps attaching over the pelvis or hip as an anchor, a metal rod to mimic normal bone stability and limb length, and a mechanical device to apply traction to the limb. Forearm volar splint aka cockup splint indications soft tissue hand wrist injuries sprain, carpal tunnel night splints, etc most wrist fx, 2nd 5th metacarpal fx. Are there contraindications for sager applications. Please defer to federal, state, and local medical protocol for definitive analysis and guidelines. The sager is a unipolar traction splint, which means it uses one external pole to support the injured leg. Cranking the cylinder winds up a strap attached to the ankle hitch. Fernotrac traction splint emergency medical products. Dec, 2010 here in ny state, whatever type or brand traction splint, contraindicated to use for fx leg if possible tibfib involvement. Minto sager traction splints emergency medical products.
The ktd device for femoral traction eliminates the need to roll a patient or raise a leg during application. The sager has quantifiable dynamic traction to reduce further trauma or pain. The sager emergency traction splint continuously shows the exact amount of traction applied. Traction and saager splint contraindication education and. The sager emergency traction splint continuously shows the exact amount of traction being applied.
The quantifiable, multipatented device fits patients from four years old to a large adult. Products emergency and rescue immobilisation traction splints sager bilateral splint product name. Apr 29, 2020 a traction splint is a medical device used to apply a constant pulling action along the length of a lower extremity for stabilization of a fractured bone and to help reduce muscle spasms in the limb. Anthony borschneck developed an alternative traction splint, the sager, 6 which they patented and began marketing in north america in the early 1980s. Sager extreme compact emergency traction splint youtube.
Traction and saager splint contraindication education. Admit i keep hearing debate if contraindicated when open femur fx, due to possibility of infection, other side of the coin is to use, and have antibiotics for possible. History of traction splinting hare traction splint. The ischial ring of the traction splint must be against the bony prominence of the buttocks ischial tuberosity. While we work to ensure that product information is correct, on occasion manufacturers may alter their ingredient lists. Applying the traction splint sager video home lesson applying the traction splint sager video posted on november 23, 2016 may 2, 2018 by patrick rogers. Manually stabilize the fracture and carefully immobilize the patient without using a traction splint because you cant be sure there is not a fracture to the patients hip as well and this contraindicates the use of either the sager or the hare traction splints. Disadvantage of the sager is you have to know the persons approximate weight to apply appropriate traction although every protocol here says mech. Posted on november 23, 2016 may 2, 2018 by patrick rogers.
First layer to protect skin from splint 3 upper ext, 4upper ext, 4 lower ext. Skeletal comparisons between sager and hare hare ischial pad splint. A traction and alignment comparison between the sager emergency traction splint and the hare traction splint was made on a cadaver with an exposed intertrochanteric femur fracture. The rapid one person application does not extend beyond the feet of an adult. There were 4 articles that described single case studies with complications directly caused by traction splint use.
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