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== | ==Background== | ||
*Temporary splint device used primarily in prehospital setting. | |||
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==Indications== | |||
*Suspected extremity fracture | |||
==Contraindications== | |||
==Procedure== | |||
[[File:Vakuumschiene01.jpg|thumb|Vacuum splint being applied to the leg of an injured skier.]] | |||
===Application=== | ===Application=== | ||
*Hold in place around extremity in position of comfort | *Assess distal pulse, motor function, and sensation in affected extremity. | ||
* | *Hold splint in place around extremity in position of comfort. | ||
*Ensure that the intake valve is facing away from | **Ensure that the side with intake valve is facing away from skin. | ||
* | *Apply suction device and remove air. | ||
* | *Seal intake valve and remove suction device. | ||
* | *Secure splint in place with attached straps. | ||
*Reassess distal pulse, motor function, and sensation. | |||
* | |||
== | ===Removal=== | ||
* | *Open intake valve | ||
* | *Disconnect straps | ||
*DO NOT | *Note: DO NOT cut splint itself (will release contents - polystyrene beads) | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
*[[Splinting]] | *[[Splinting]] | ||
==References== | |||
<References/> | |||
[[Category:EMS]] | [[Category:EMS]] |
Latest revision as of 18:21, 15 March 2023
Background
- Temporary splint device used primarily in prehospital setting.
Indications
- Suspected extremity fracture
Contraindications
Procedure
Application
- Assess distal pulse, motor function, and sensation in affected extremity.
- Hold splint in place around extremity in position of comfort.
- Ensure that the side with intake valve is facing away from skin.
- Apply suction device and remove air.
- Seal intake valve and remove suction device.
- Secure splint in place with attached straps.
- Reassess distal pulse, motor function, and sensation.
Removal
- Open intake valve
- Disconnect straps
- Note: DO NOT cut splint itself (will release contents - polystyrene beads)