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Posted: 5/17/2004 7:33:18 PM EDT

Anyone using these? I don't keep up with the journals, so I just saw one for the first time last weekend at a conference. Are they billable to the point of being disposable? What do you guys think of them?

Traction Splint

Posted: 5/17/2004 8:45:59 PM EDT

[#1]

They are great for back country or "combat" bags but Id stick with real traction splints for everyday use. Why dispose of them?

Posted: 5/18/2004 5:36:40 PM EDT

[#2]

We transport 150 miles. Sometimes it can be quite a wait for getting gear returned. If we could charge out 100% of the item, it wouldn't be as critical to get it back.

Posted: 5/20/2004 11:14:08 AM EDT

[#3]

Quoted:
We transport 150 miles. Sometimes it can be quite a wait for getting gear returned. If we could charge out 100% of the item, it wouldn't be as critical to get it back.

How many times a year do you really use a traction splint?

In 8 years as a army medic I used one maybe 5 times, and in 5 years with the fire dept, I can think of only 1 time, and 10+ years of Search and Rescue I have used one 1 time...

They are great, but I dont think I would bill the pt 100% on one, I think I would buy 3 and call it the cost of doing business.

Posted: 5/21/2004 10:55:20 AM EDT

[#4]

I also haven't had to use one for a number of years now. I'm just always looking at ways to improve our equipment and treatment.

Posted: 5/21/2004 7:03:22 PM EDT

[#5]

I have found that I use them in a much higher percentage in rural areas. Horses, ATVs, snow machines, ect all like to break legs....The KTDs would be easy to mail back but for long transports they wouldn't be my first choice.

Posted: 5/21/2004 11:24:34 PM EDT

[#6]

Well, it would definitely free up space on the rig compared to a regular traction splint...but I have not seen one of these "KTDs" in person, so I cant vouch for them.

I know the "old school" splint works well, (and hardly sees any action)

Posted: 5/22/2004 8:23:52 AM EDT

[#7]

The KTD is a bungied rod, like for a tent that has velcro straps and a spring set up on the end. Again, great for back country but Id stick to the tried and true for everyday use.

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