Difference between revisions of "CT6 Traction Splint"
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== Maintenance Checks == | == Maintenance Checks == | ||
* Make sure all parts are | * 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. | ||
Revision as of 21:30, 24 December 2023
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.
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)
CT-6 Traction Splint Instructions P1
CT-6 Traction Splint Instructions P2
Video
- Training Video - set to skip straight to the training portion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L1-hWv6yYpY#t=2m36s
Inventory
The following should be included in each split kit:
- (1) pole traction splint with attached:
- (4) velcro straps
- (1) pulley system
- (1) ankle boot
- (1) ischial/hip strap with buckle
- (1) velcro extension strap
- (1) set of instructions
Maintenance Checks
- Make sure all parts are present.
- 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.
- Verify pulley system moves smoothly
- Disassemble and return all parts to kit.
