#traction splint

[nremtbuddy]

Traction splinting

Indications for the use of a traction splint are suspected or obvious mid-shaft femur fractures.

Contraindications include knee involvement, fractures to the hips or pelvis, fractures to the foot or ankle, and partial amputation or avulsion with bone separation.

The application process is as follows:

[blspracticalscenarios]

step-by-step application of a traction splint

[toolegitt2quit]

Traction splints are uncomfortable enough without having a fractured femur. So ladies and gentlemen, do not fracture your femur.

[penncareinc-blog]

The Sager Splint Model SX404 is a traction splint useful for treating victims with bilateral or unilateral femoral fractures. This EMS splint comes equipped with the quantifiable, Dynamic Traction ™ device that visually displays how much traction is being applied to a victim. The Model SX404 leg traction device is also radio lucent, which means that X-rays, MRIs, and CAT scans can be taken without removing the splint. For more information on the Sager Splint Model SX404 please visit http://www.penncare.net or call 877-287-9715.