Sager® Emergency Traction Splints and the Minto Fracture Kit
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Practical examination :
Answer Key
Sager® Emergency Traction Splints
1
If elevation of the femur fracture is desired, the only method to truly elevate the femur
above the level of the heart is:
(b) Trendellenberg positioning of the patient.
2
What is the best method of preventing external rotation of a fractured femur?
(c) Properly apply a
Sager® Splint
which utilizes a Pedal Pinion (figure 8)
strap to bind the feet together.
3
Sager® traction splint features “Quantifiable, Dynamic Traction™”. Among other things,
this feature enables first responders to:
(d) All of the above.
4
You have a 6’6” tall patient with a fractured femur needing transport in a Stokes
basket. Which of the following features and benefits are most critical to the patient?
Choose only one.
(h) Containment within the body silhouette™.
5
The advantages and benefits of a single rescuer being able to apply a Sager® Splint
are:
(e) All of the above.
6
When a Sager® Splint is properly applied, the structures used and pressed on
are the same as those:
(e) All of the above.
7
The purpose of elasticized leg Cravats is to:
(d) All of the above.
8
In the case of massive fractures of the pelvis, which type of traction splints are
contraindicated?
(f) All of the above.
9
The ischial tuberosity is a structure that is ________ to the shaft of the femur.
(c) Medial.
10
Cat Scan studies reveal that the ischial tuberosity protrudes a maximum of ______
cms. below the level of the shaft of the femur.
(d) 1—2 cms.
11
In the intact human limb a positive tissue pressure is established because the fascia
(muscle sheath) forms a ______ which maintains its shape due to the internal support
of the femoral bone.
(b) Cylinder.
12
The most important action of applying traction to a fractured femur in a patient
who is hypovolemic and/or is developing shock from multiple injuries is:
(d) Minimize blood loss.
