The immobilization (immobilization) of the limbs in case of any damage to the body or painful processes during the period of transportation to the clinic is the most important first aid measure, especially for fractures and severe injuries. It should be carried out immediately in place to protect the damaged area from additional injuries. Transportation and transfer of the victim without immobilization, even over short distances, are unacceptable, as this will lead to bone displacement and trauma to nearby blood vessels and nerve endings.
Handy tools (branches, poles, belts, skis) are most often used on the road. The main and safest way to immobilize is splinting. Medical devices designed for this purpose include Cramer's stair tires. The objective of the invention is convenience and reliability. Used for various fractures.
Detailed description
The tire consists of a whole set of stair sections having different shapes, as well as fixing belts. It is very durable and creates a secure fit. Cramer transport tires are very flexible and can take on any body shape. The predecessor of this design is the Diterichs tire, which consisted of wooden fixtures. With open fractures, it is applied to the naked body (with closed fractures , to clothes), after covering the wound with a sterile dressing and stopping the bleeding. It is forbidden to remove foreign objects and set bone fragments.
Putting Cramer on your hands
Before applying the structure to the limbs, it must be wrapped with cotton, and then fixed with bandages. The main thing is not to pull. In cold weather, especially if there is a long transportation ahead, the damaged and splinted part of the hand should be wrapped with a warm cloth.
Bandages are attached at the corners of the medical device, which are first twisted with a flagellum. At the time of fastening, the bandage should not have wrinkles or irregularities. The Cramer tire (photo attached) is fixed on the back of the shoulder. It can be used for fractures of the forearm. Be sure to see that the arm is in a physiological position (right angle in the elbow joint), turn the palm toward the body.
How to apply the Cramer tire to your feet?
With a hip fracture, all joints of the limbs are necessarily splinted. Adjustment of the design is done on itself, so as not to disturb the position of the injured hip. Impose a device from the foot to the armpit (where the broken bone protrudes).
If the lower leg of the Cramer splint is damaged, it must be applied from the phalanges of the fingers to the upper thigh. With significant fractures, the rear structure is fixed laterally. In case of a fracture of the foot , 2 ladder tires are made.
Victims who are in a swoon are transported to the hospital only on their stomach with a roller under their heads and chest. This is necessary in order to prevent asphyxiation. During transportation, you should carefully monitor the pulse and respiratory rate of the patient. Remember: improper immobilization can worsen injury and general condition of a person.