INDICATIONS
Comminuted fractures extending into the knee joint; unstable
fractures of the tibia or femur; open fractures associated
with severe soft tissue damage. Can be applied with either
skin or skeletal traction. Especially useful for patients where
transportation is necessary since the traction apparatus is
self-contained.
POSITION OF BED AND PATIENT
Patient should be flat on back with the bed level.
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.
TRACTION SETUP
1. Attach canvas slings (provided) to frame.
2. Physician to insert pin and attach Steinmann Pin Holder.
Skin-Trac Traction Strips may also be applied according to the
traction position prescribed by the attending physician.*
3. Lift the injured leg and place the frame under it with the knee
directly over the angle of the frame.
4. Adjust the towels or sling so that any pressure points are
eliminated. (Protect heel and hamstring tendons.)
5. Tie traction cord to Steinmann Pin Holder, thread through
pulleys, then tie to weight carriers.
6. Apply weights.
NOTE: A Deluxe Convoluted Skin-Trac Traction Splint may be used
on lower portion of leg in place of Skin-Trac Traction Strips
and bandages.
INDICATIONSComminuted fractures extending into the knee joint; unstablefractures of the tibia or femur; open fractures associatedwith severe soft tissue damage. Can be applied with eitherskin or skeletal traction. Especially useful for patients wheretransportation is necessary since the traction apparatus isself-contained.POSITION OF BED AND PATIENTPatient should be flat on back with the bed level.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.TRACTION SETUP1. Attach canvas slings (provided) to frame.2. Physician to insert pin and attach Steinmann Pin Holder.Skin-Trac Traction Strips may also be applied according to thetraction position prescribed by the attending physician.*3. Lift the injured leg and place the frame under it with the kneedirectly over the angle of the frame.4. Adjust the towels or sling so that any pressure points areeliminated. (Protect heel and hamstring tendons.)5. Tie traction cord to Steinmann Pin Holder, thread throughpulleys, then tie to weight carriers.6. Apply weights.NOTE: A Deluxe Convoluted Skin-Trac Traction Splint may be usedon lower portion of leg in place of Skin-Trac Traction Stripsand bandages.
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