Vacuum splint - Revision history

Rossdonaldson1: /* Procedure */

2023-03-15T18:21:32Z

Procedure

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	==Procedure==		==Procedure==
			[[File:Vakuumschiene01.jpg\|thumb\|Vacuum splint being applied to the leg of an injured skier.]]
	===Application===		===Application===
	*Assess distal pulse, motor function, and sensation in affected extremity.		*Assess distal pulse, motor function, and sensation in affected extremity.

Mholtz at 04:50, 31 December 2016

2016-12-31T04:50:22Z

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	==Background==		==Background==
	*~~Primarily~~ used in prehospital setting ~~by EMT's, Paramedics, etc as a temporary splinting device.~~		*Temporary splint device used primarily in prehospital setting.
	*One of several options including cardboard splints, SAM splint, etc.

	==Indications==		==Indications==
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	**Ensure that the side with intake valve is facing away from skin.		**Ensure that the side with intake valve is facing away from skin.
	*Apply suction device and remove air.		*Apply suction device and remove air.
	*~~Remove~~ suction device ~~and seal intake valve~~.		*Seal intake valve and remove suction device.
	*Secure splint in place with attached straps.		*Secure splint in place with attached straps.
	*Reassess distal pulse, motor function, and sensation.		*Reassess distal pulse, motor function, and sensation.

	===Removal===		===Removal===
	*Disconnect straps ~~to remove~~		*Open intake valve
	**DO NOT cut splint itself (will release contents - polystyrene beads)		*Disconnect straps
			*Note: DO NOT cut splint itself (will release contents - polystyrene beads)
	~~===Reapplication===~~
	*Note can be reapplied if needed, e.g for transportation to CT scanner before definitive splinting
	**Turn valve to unsealed position, and can use wall suction tubing connected to suction

	==See also==		==See also==

Hacharya: /* Procedure */

2016-04-20T18:36:19Z

Procedure

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	*Disconnect straps to remove		*Disconnect straps to remove
	**DO NOT cut splint itself (will release contents - polystyrene beads)		**DO NOT cut splint itself (will release contents - polystyrene beads)

			===Reapplication===
			*Note can be reapplied if needed, e.g for transportation to CT scanner before definitive splinting
			**Turn valve to unsealed position, and can use wall suction tubing connected to suction

	==See also==		==See also==

Hacharya: /* Reapplication */

2016-04-20T18:36:02Z

Reapplication

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	*Disconnect straps to remove		*Disconnect straps to remove
	**DO NOT cut splint itself (will release contents - polystyrene beads)		**DO NOT cut splint itself (will release contents - polystyrene beads)

	~~==Reapplication==~~
	*Note can be reapplied if needed, e.g for transportation to CT scanner before definitive splinting
	**Turn valve to unsealed position, and can use wall suction tubing connected to suction

	==See also==		==See also==

Hacharya: /* Procedure */

2016-04-20T18:35:47Z

Procedure

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	*Disconnect straps to remove		*Disconnect straps to remove
	**DO NOT cut splint itself (will release contents - polystyrene beads)		**DO NOT cut splint itself (will release contents - polystyrene beads)

			==Reapplication==
			*Note can be reapplied if needed, e.g for transportation to CT scanner before definitive splinting
			**Turn valve to unsealed position, and can use wall suction tubing connected to suction

	==See also==		==See also==

Mholtz: Updated "application" section formatting

2015-07-22T20:51:41Z

Updated "application" section formatting

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	==Indications==		==Indications==
	*Suspected extremity ~~fractures~~		*Suspected extremity fracture

	==Contraindications==		==Contraindications==
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	==Procedure==		==Procedure==
	===Application===		===Application===
	*Hold in place around extremity in position of comfort		*Assess distal pulse, motor function, and sensation in affected extremity.
	*~~Assess that pulse is present below where the device will be applied~~		*Hold splint in place around extremity in position of comfort.
	*Ensure that the intake valve is facing away from ~~the patient~~		**Ensure that the side with intake valve is facing away from skin.
	*~~Attach manual~~ suction ~~to port~~ and ~~suction out all~~ air		*Apply suction device and remove air.
	**Some manufacturers make port compatible with impact suction ~~devices~~		*Remove suction device and seal intake valve.
	*~~Adjust as needed~~		*Secure splint in place with attached straps.
	*When all air is suctioned out, use the straps on device to secure in place		*Reassess distal pulse, motor function, and sensation.
	**Use triangle bandages to secure further if needed
	*Asses pulse ~~below the splint~~, ~~continue every 10 mins~~

	===Removal===		===Removal===

Mholtz: Formatting, some content changes

2015-07-22T20:45:08Z

Formatting, some content changes

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	==~~Pre-hospital~~==		==Background==
	===Indications===		*Primarily used in prehospital setting by EMT's, Paramedics, etc as a temporary splinting device.
			*One of several options including cardboard splints, SAM splint, etc.

			==Indications==
	*Suspected extremity fractures		*Suspected extremity fractures
	*Can be used in place of most other pre-hospital splints
	**Board
	**Cardboard

			==Contraindications==


			==Procedure==
	===Application===		===Application===
	*Hold in place around extremity in position of comfort		*Hold in place around extremity in position of comfort
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	*Asses pulse below the splint, continue every 10 mins		*Asses pulse below the splint, continue every 10 mins

	==~~Hospital management~~==		===Removal===
	*~~Use protocols to determine when it is the proper time~~ to remove it		*Disconnect straps to remove
	*~~Remove by unstrapping the attached straps~~		**DO NOT cut splint itself (will release contents - polystyrene beads)
	*DO NOT ~~CUT OFF PATIENT, WILL RELEASE THE INTERNAL CONTENTS~~
	*Use protocols to return to agency

	==See also==		==See also==
	*[[Splinting]]		*[[Splinting]]

			==References==
			<References/>

	[[Category:EMS]]		[[Category:EMS]]

Pcoti: created page

2015-07-22T18:47:50Z

created page

New page

==Pre-hospital==
===Indications===
*Suspected extremity fractures
*Can be used in place of most other pre-hospital splints
**Board
**Cardboard

===Application===
*Hold in place around extremity in position of comfort
*Assess that pulse is present below where the device will be applied
*Ensure that the intake valve is facing away from the patient
*Attach manual suction to port and suction out all air
**Some manufacturers make port compatible with impact suction devices
*Adjust as needed
*When all air is suctioned out, use the straps on device to secure in place
**Use triangle bandages to secure further if needed
*Asses pulse below the splint, continue every 10 mins

==Hospital management==
*Use protocols to determine when it is the proper time to remove it
*Remove by unstrapping the attached straps
*DO NOT CUT OFF PATIENT, WILL RELEASE THE INTERNAL CONTENTS
*Use protocols to return to agency

==See also==
*[[Splinting]]

[[Category:EMS]]