MFA-1M3A

Immobilize and apply traction a victim with a broken femur

Condition

In a graded practical exercise, given a simulated non-critical patient and assistance from a second rescuer, and using a device to apply traction to the femur (Hare traction, Thomas D-ring, or Sager splint),

Performance requirement

Behavior Standard
The student will: During assessment, the student shall, at a minimum:

properly immobilize and apply traction to a simulated femoral fracture.

properly apply, within 10 minutes, an appropriate femoral traction device (Hare traction, Thomas D-ring , or Sager splint), performing the following tasks:

a. manually stabilize the leg;
b. assess neuro-vascular distal function;
c. properly measure and prepare device for application;
d. apply and maintain manual traction while: i. positioning device on leg; ii. securing proximally; iii. securing distally; and iv. applying mechanical traction;
e. secure supporting straps; and
f. re-evaluate distal pulse and neurological status.

Note: This assessment supports KUP AFA-X1.07, and is assessed in PE-0032 STCW Medical Care Provider.