Sager® Emergency Traction Splints and the Minto Fracture Kit
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Practical Examination (1)
Sager® Emergency Traction Splints
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Questions 1 - 25,
2 points each.
1
If elevation of a femur fracture is desired, the only method to
truly elevate the femur above the level of the heart is:
a
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Use an ischial pad traction splint with tripod.
b
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Trendellenberg positioning of the patient.
c
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Position patient on spine board with head elevated.
d
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Place patient in side position with fracture site up.
2
What is the best method of preventing external rotation of a
fractured femur?
a
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Apply an ischial pad splint with tripod which binds the foot of the injured limb.
b
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Bind the feet together on the transport stretcher.
c
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Properly apply a Sager® Splint which utilizes a Pedal Pinion (figure 8) strap to
bind the feet together.
d
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Immobilize patient on Ked board.
3
Sager® Emergency Traction Splints feature “Quantifiable,
Dynamic Traction™”. Among other things, this feature enables
first responders to:
a
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Measure traction in pounds or kilograms.
b
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Document the traction force applied.
c
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Reduce the risk of continuous overtraction.
d
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All of the above.
