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Sager Traction Splint

Sager Traction Splint. Presented by: jonna bobeck bsn , rn , cen Pullman Regional Hospital. Objectives. Describe anatomy and physiology Discuss indications/contraindications Describe application steps. Introduction. Sager emergency traction Traction against ischial tuberosity.

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Sager Traction Splint

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  1. Sager Traction Splint Presented by: jonnabobeckbsn, rn, cen Pullman Regional Hospital

  2. Objectives Describe anatomy and physiology Discuss indications/contraindications Describe application steps

  3. Introduction Sager emergency traction Traction against ischial tuberosity

  4. Anatomy

  5. Anatomy Figure 1 Figure 2

  6. Application of Traction Breaks the spasm Helps eliminate pain Reduces bleeding Prevents further nerve, vascular and tissue damage Use least amount of traction necessary

  7. Indications/Contraindications Indicated for proximal and mid shaft femur fractures Contraindicated: - pelvic fractures - supracondylar fracture - compound fractures - fractures of ankle and foot

  8. Step 1

  9. Step 2

  10. Step 3

  11. Step 4

  12. Step 5

  13. Step 6

  14. Step 7

  15. Step 8

  16. Sager Infant Bilateral

  17. Childhood Fractures are Serious Injuries Greatest incidence of femur fractures in children occur around the age of 3 Most frequently in the middle shaft Application of the Sager may minimize blood loss and reduce complications

  18. Application: Step 1

  19. References Fikes, J., & Borschneck, A. (2004). Sager instructor's manual. Retrieved from http://web.mac.com/gregwest/Site/EMT_files/Sager%20Splint.pdf

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