TIPS AND PRECAUTIONS
1. Slings should be placed so no pressure is on the popliteal
space, Achilles tendon, or the heel.
2. Make sure elastic bandages are not tighter at the proximal
rather than the distal end of the femur or lower leg, otherwise
swelling may occur.
3. Make sure the proximal end of the frame does not press into
the perineum. A large dressing or pieces of sheep skin can be
used to pad this area and can be easily changed if soiled.
4. An overhead frame and trapeze will facilitate patient care as
well as help the patient to move about more easily.
5. Apply an anti-embolism stocking to the unaffected leg.
6. Usually, the patient can turn towards the splint for backcare,
linen changes, etc. It may be easier if the bed is made with
two folded sheets, one at the head and another at the foot
underneath the splint. Then, if only one part of the bed needs
changing, the splint will not have to be moved.
7. Pressure from slings, wrappings, etc., or from the leg lying
against the side of the frame can cause peroneal nerve
damage. Make sure leg is not externally rotated, and check the
neurovascular status every two hours.
8. If skeletal traction is used, refer to your institution’s policies
regarding care of the pin sites.
TIPS AND PRECAUTIONS1. Slings should be placed so no pressure is on the poplitealspace, Achilles tendon, or the heel.2. Make sure elastic bandages are not tighter at the proximalrather than the distal end of the femur or lower leg, otherwiseswelling may occur.3. Make sure the proximal end of the frame does not press intothe perineum. A large dressing or pieces of sheep skin can beused to pad this area and can be easily changed if soiled.4. An overhead frame and trapeze will facilitate patient care aswell as help the patient to move about more easily.5. Apply an anti-embolism stocking to the unaffected leg.6. Usually, the patient can turn towards the splint for backcare,linen changes, etc. It may be easier if the bed is made withtwo folded sheets, one at the head and another at the footunderneath the splint. Then, if only one part of the bed needschanging, the splint will not have to be moved.7. Pressure from slings, wrappings, etc., or from the leg lyingagainst the side of the frame can cause peroneal nervedamage. Make sure leg is not externally rotated, and check theneurovascular status every two hours.8. If skeletal traction is used, refer to your institution’s policiesregarding care of the pin sites.
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