How do you use a Sager traction splint?
Sager Traction Splints
- Position the splint between the patient’s legs, resting the saddle against the ischial tuberosity.
- Attach the strap to the thigh.
- Secure the ankle strap tight.
- Gently extend the inner shaft until the desired amount of traction, approximately 10% of the patient’s body weight.
What injury do you use a traction splint for?
Traction splints are most commonly used for fractures of the femur (or upper leg bone). For these fractures they may reduce pain and decrease the amount of bleeding which occurs into the soft tissues of the leg. Some state that they are appropriate for middle tibia fractures which are displaced or bent.
Can you put a traction splint on an open fracture?
Traction splints should be used for isolated femoral fractures and gunshot wounds in victims without concomitant life-threatening injuries. In an open or gunshot fracture, the indication for splinting is even greater, due to the possibility of neurovascular and extensive soft tissue injuries.
Which strap should be applied second when placing a Sager traction splint?
Attach the splint to the side with the greatest degree of injury with the articulating base towards the injured leg. Attach additional ankle harness to second leg.
How do you use skeletal traction?
It involves applying splints, bandages, or adhesive tapes to the skin directly below the fracture. Once the material has been applied, weights are fastened to it. The affected body part is then pulled into the right position using a pulley system attached to the hospital bed.
What is a Sager splint?
Sager Emergency Traction Splints are just that – short-term emergency traction devices for use at the scene of an accident and while transporting the patient for more definitive care. Prolonged use of any traction device can cause pressure sores and/or other medical problems.
What does KTD mean?
KTD
| Acronym | Definition |
|---|---|
| KTD | Kendrick Traction Device (emergency medical supply) |
| KTD | Killing the Dream (band) |
| KTD | Kids These Days (band) |
| KTD | Kids/Teen Division (Working to Halt Online Abuse) |
What is Buck’s traction?
Buck’s traction is a type of skin traction that is widely used for femoral, hip, and acetabular fractures, which are fractures in the socket portion of the “ball-and-socket” hip joint.
How many rescuers are needed to apply the Hare traction splint?
Application of the Hare splint requires two (2) rescuers: Rescuer #1 to apply the splint. Rescuer #2 to stabilize the extremity, apply and maintain manual traction.
How do Sager splints work?
Every aspect of Sager Splints has been engineered to provide First Responders with an easy to use, rapid, one-person application traction device – that provides a known amount of traction and reduces the amount of traction applied as the muscle spasm releases.
Why choose Sager splint sx404?
From field to hospital: When applied, Sager Splint model SX404 is radiolucent to all areas of a femoral fracture. Radiolucent design enables X-Rays and Catscans to be taken without removing the splint. Provide Quantifiable, Dynamic Traction: You always know how much traction you’ve applied. Traction decreases as spasm releases.
Why choose sunmedica traction splints?
Our traction splints meet the needs of EMS specialists and patients worldwide. Sunmedica’s dedication and commitment to excellence is ongoing. Sager Traction Splints are indicated in 93% of all femoral fractures (treats mid-shaft and proximal third fractures).