Plastering & Splinting Archives - ED Procedures

CT-6 Femoral Traction Device 1

andyprocedures — Wed, 03 Jun 2015 03:33:10 +0000

This is a video made by Queensland Ambulance Service on how to apply the CT-6 Femoral Traction Device. The CT-6 by Fare-Tec is becoming more widespread for pre-hospital use in Australia as it’s much more compact and lightweight than the old Donway splints, so you may see one popping up in your ED soon.

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CT-6 Femoral Traction Device 2

andyprocedures — Wed, 03 Jun 2015 03:29:02 +0000

The CT-6 by Fare-Tec is becoming more widespread for pre-hospital use in Australia as it’s much more compact and lightweight than the old Donway splints. This video demonstrates how to apply the CT-6.

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Upper Limb Plaster Splint Templates

andyprocedures — Wed, 03 Jun 2015 00:54:13 +0000

Thanks to George Douros for allowing us to use his excellent plaster slab guides and templates for forearm injuries. These are designed to be used on the floor in ED, so feel free to print them out and try them today!

(Tip: To print the templates, click on the “Download” link below each document, then print)

1) Charnley Slab (Colle’s Fracture)

2) Thumb Spica (Scaphoid or suspected scaphoid fracture)

3) Volar Slab (Carpal, metacarpal and finger injuries)

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