Emergency splinting for fracture of lower extremity

Emergency splinting for fracture of lower extremity

Alternate Title(s):
Emergency splinting for fractures of lower extremity
Contributor(s):
Speed, Kellogg, 1879-1955
Kellogg, Howard B.
Petrolagar Laboratories.
Publication:
[Chicago, IL] : The Laboratories, [1931]
Language(s):
English
Format:
Moving image
Subject(s):
First Aid
Fracture Fixation -- methods
Leg Injuries
Splints
Traction -- methods
Genre(s):
Instructional Film and Video
Abstract:
Traction is the force which reduces fractures and when applied early simplifies care. A flat canvas first aid bag is demonstrated by two men standing out of doors. The bag contains: one Thomas leg splint, half ring, hinged; one Thomas armsplint, half ring, hinged; a large piece of felt; coaptation wooden splints; tourniquet; small can of ether; one roll of adhesive tape; 1/2 dozen assorted bandages; 6 muslin cross pieces; 4 clips; safety pins; 2 wooden tongue depressors. These things are laid out on the pavement, one man pointing to each item. Doctor arrives by car at the scene of accident on narrow city street or alley. A bystander kneels beside the male victim who is lying on the pavement. Doctor brings canvas bag and pillow. They put the pillow under the victim's head. A second, younger man jumps out of the car and helps the doctor remove the contents of the bag. The car drives off. Two pieces of muslin are hitched together and applied tovictim's foot, doctor and young man pulling on the strips. Doctor prepares Thomas leg splint while young man retains traction. Bystander buckles splint around victim's thigh while doctor ties muslin to bottom of splint, increasing tractionby tightening the hitch with a tongue depressor. All three men apply cross pieces of muslin beneath leg and clip them to splint. A hat blows along the pavement. The leg is bandaged into the splint, young man holding the foot as doctor unrolls the bandage around the leg. The heel is supported by an extra sling. Doctor ties muslin strips around the heel and adjusts clips on the splint. The victim is lifted onto a pole and canvas stretcher and carried off.
Copyright:
The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information)
Extent:
010 min.
Color:
Black and white
Sound:
Silent
Credits:
Photographed and edited by Howard B. Kellogg.
Provenance:
Received: (date unknown) as a donation from Petrolagar Laboratories.
Technique:
Live action
NLM Unique ID:
8801089A (See catalog record)
OCLC no.:
31642512
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/8801089A