Bony injuries

Traction splint for femur:

• Analgaesia
• Measure on the unaffected leg
  • Cushioned ring under buttocks, and distal end 15cm beyond the ankle
• Align the femur by manually applying traction through the ankle, then slide the splint underneath
  • Reassess neurovascular status after applying traction
• Apply straps, including ankle hitch attached to traction hook
• Apply traction in increments until the extremity appears stable or until pain and muscle spasm are relieved
• Recheck pulse, perfusion and frequently re-evaluate