Skeletal traction Flashcards
1
Q
skeletal traction is applied directly to the___ with pins/wires
A
bone
2
Q
when is a skeletal traction used?
A
when prolonged traction is needed
3
Q
types?
A
- steinman pin
- crutchfield
- gardner
- well tongs
- halo vest
4
Q
YOU MUST MONITOR PIN SITES AND DO
A
pin care
5
Q
Sterile technique?
A
yes because the pin goes all the way into the bone.
6
Q
remove crusts that form at insertion site?
A
yes;
bacteria likes to live in crusts because drainage can’t get out. the drainage brings the bad stuff out of the wound. it should not be trapped.
7
Q
is serous drainage ok?
A
yes; clear fluid
8
Q
what if you see a loose pin on the bed?
A
DO NOT RE-INSERT
- STABILIZE THE EXTREMITY AND GET SOMEONE TO CALL THE DOCTOR
stabilize the extremety because the bone is NOT being reduced/stabilized if the pin is out of place.
