Difference between revisions of "Vacuum Splints"
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== Maintenance Checks == | == Maintenance Checks == | ||
* Check that each splint is present and that they hold a vacuum. | * Check that each splint is present. | ||
* Verify that the pump | *Attach the pump and evacuate the air from each splint. Confirm that they hold a vacuum. | ||
* Verify that the pump is in good working order. | |||
* Store with valves open. | * Store with valves open. | ||
== Manuals == | == Manuals == | ||
[[File:FASPLINT Extremity Splint Guide AGEVAM 7-21.pdf|thumb]] | [[File:FASPLINT Extremity Splint Guide AGEVAM 7-21.pdf|thumb]] | ||
Latest revision as of 20:07, 29 December 2023
MEFD apparatus care Fasplint vacuum extremity splints. These splints are filled with beads and as the air is removed they become rigid. They can be shaped around an injured area prior to removing the air which makes them more comfortable for patients.
Inventory
The splints are stored in a bright orange bag. Each bag should contain the following items:
- (2) Small splints
- (1) Medium splint
- (1) Large splint
- (1) Manual vacuum pump
Maintenance Checks
- Check that each splint is present.
- Attach the pump and evacuate the air from each splint. Confirm that they hold a vacuum.
- Verify that the pump is in good working order.
- Store with valves open.
