Sager® Emergency Traction Splints and the Minto Fracture Kit
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Indications:
Sager® splints are indicated for use on
Proximal Third and Mid-Shaft femoral fractures.
Contraindications for the use of tractions splints for femoral fractures.
A fracture of the Pelvis occurring with a fracture of the Femur is generally a contraindication
for the use of a traction splint of any type.
A Sager® Emergency Traction Splint is not
contraindicated when MAST Trousers are used to immobilize the fractured Pelvis.
In this
situation, Sager® Splints may be applied over MAST Trousers if treatment of the fractured Femur
is indicated or desired. Sager’s traction is quantifiable and gentle and will not disrupt or move
Pelvic bones immobilized by MAST Trousers.
Supracondylar fractures of the distal end of the Femur are contraindicated because traction
can cause anterior rotation of the distal bone fragment – forcing the sharp fractured bone end
down into the Popliteal Artery and Nerve. These fractures should be splinted as found.
Compound fractures of the Femur with bone fragments sticking through the skin may be a
contraindication. Guidelines by local protocol or instructions by a Medical Consultant should
be followed.
Fractures of the Ankle and Foot are also contraindicated. Pressure from the ankle harness and
from traction is not therapeutic.
The indications and contraindications listed above are only intended as a basic reference tool.
Please defer to federal, state, and/or local protocol for definitive analysis and guidelines.
Warning: All Operators should receive full and proper initial and refresher instruction sessions
from a qualified person on detailed use of this equipment and regarding the particular
situations in which it should be used.
Cleaning Instructions:
Software Goods and Stainless Steel:
Manu-Klenz (i.e.: Sodium Dodecylbenzine Sulfonate and
Coconut Diethylthanolamide). Effective manual washing of heavily soiled washable surfaces,
medical instruments, counters, glass and plastic surfaces.
Directions:
1 ounce Manu-Klenz to 1 gallon water.
Stainless Steel:
70% Alcohol solution or above instructions.
Foam Rubber:
“Precise” Hospital Foam Cleanser/Disinfectant. Or other comparable product.
Caution:
Sager Emergency Traction Splints are just that - short-term emergency
traction devices for use at the scene of an accident and while transporting the
patient for more definitive care. Prolonged use of any traction device can cause
pressure sores and/or other medical problems. If prolonged use is unavoidable,
the splint contact areas should be monitored frequently and reduced traction
and/or no traction and/or repositioning of the device should be considered.
Please refer to local/state/federal splinting protocols for definitive guidance.
