Immobilization Skills: Traction Splinting

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Steps to immobilizing an injured leg and applying traction in the field


 
  
Created Dec 13, 2011
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tunell313

 

 
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Step 1
 
BSI (Body Substance Isolation)
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Step 2
 
Direct manual stabilization and traction of the injured leg
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Step 3
 
Assess CMS in the injured extremity
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Step 4
 
When indicated:Prepare/adjust splint to the proper lengthPosition the splint next to the injured...
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Step 5
 
Apply proximal securing deviceApply distal securing device
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Step 6
 
Apply mechanical traction
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Step 7
 
Position/secure support straps
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Step 8
 
Re-evaluate proximal/distal securing devices
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Step 9
 
When indicated, explain proper transportation methods:Verbalize securing torso to the long...

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