CT6 Traction Splint - Revision history

Hunter: /* Inventory */

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Inventory

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	== Inventory ==		== Inventory ==
			[[File:CT6 Traction Splint Parts.jpg\|thumb]]
	The following should be included in each split kit:		The following should be included in each split kit:

Hunter: /* Maintenance Checks */

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Maintenance Checks

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	== Maintenance Checks ==		== Maintenance Checks ==

	* Make sure all parts are ~~kit~~.		* Make sure all parts are present.
	* Confirm elastic holding poles together is in good condition.		* Confirm elastic holding poles together is in good condition.
	* Assemble splint and look for wear/tear/etc on poles, ankle boot, straps, ropes, buckles, etc.		* Assemble splint and look for wear/tear/etc on poles, ankle boot, straps, ropes, buckles, etc.
	* Verify pulley system moves smoothly		* Verify pulley system moves smoothly
	* Disassemble and return all parts to kit.		* Disassemble and return all parts to kit.

Hunter at 21:29, 24 December 2023

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-The CT-6 is a pole-style traction splint used on mid-shaft femur fractures. It is very similar to the KTD used in Skagit County EMS courses. The splint is carried on 11-17 and 11-24 and can be found in a small black bag inside the large orange air splint bags on each rig.
+The CT-6 is a pole-style traction splint used on mid-shaft femur fractures. It is very similar to the KTD used in Skagit County EMS courses. The splint is carried on 11-17 and 11-24 and can be found in a small black bag which may be inside the large orange air splint bags on each rig.
 [[File:Ct6-extended.jpg|thumb|CT-6 Traction Splint Extended]]
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 ==Video==
 * Training Video - set to skip straight to the training portion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L1-hWv6yYpY#t=2m36s

Hunter: Created page with "The CT-6 is a pole-style traction splint used on mid-shaft femur fractures. It is very similar to the KTD used in Skagit County EMS courses. The splint is carried on 11-17 and 11-24 and can be found in a small black bag inside the large orange air splint bags on each rig. CT-6 Traction Splint Extended X-ray before and after traction applied ==Contraindications== Don't apply the splint in these si..."

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Created page with "The CT-6 is a pole-style traction splint used on mid-shaft femur fractures. It is very similar to the KTD used in Skagit County EMS courses. The splint is carried on 11-17 and 11-24 and can be found in a small black bag inside the large orange air splint bags on each rig. thumb|CT-6 Traction Splint Extended thumb|X-ray before and after traction applied ==Contraindications== Don't apply the splint in these si..."

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The CT-6 is a pole-style traction splint used on mid-shaft femur fractures. It is very similar to the KTD used in Skagit County EMS courses. The splint is carried on 11-17 and 11-24 and can be found in a small black bag inside the large orange air splint bags on each rig.

[[File:Ct6-extended.jpg|thumb|CT-6 Traction Splint Extended]]

[[File:Ct6-xray-before after.jpg|thumb|X-ray before and after traction applied]]

==Contraindications==
Don't apply the splint in these situations:

* Pelvic fracture or instability
* Knee, ankle, or foot fractures
* Fracture of the femur near either end of the femur(for example a broken 'hip')

==Instructions==
(also see training video below)
<gallery>
Ct6 instructions p1.jpg|CT-6 Traction Splint Instructions P1
Ct6 instructions p2.jpg|CT-6 Traction Splint Instructions P2
</gallery>

==Video==
* Training Video - set to skip straight to the training portion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L1-hWv6yYpY#t=2m36s