CT6 Traction Splint

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.

CT-6 Traction Splint Extended

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)

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  CT-6 Traction Splint Instructions P1

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  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.