Treating Fractures in the Field
Lesson 3: Traction Splints
LESSON 3 Traction Splints.
LESSON ASSIGNMENT Paragraphs 3-1 through 3-5.
LESSON OBJECTIVES After completing this lesson, you should be able to:
3-1. Identify the purpose of a traction splint.
3-2. Identify the procedures for applying a Hare
traction splint.
3-3. Identify the procedures for securing a traction
splint to a litter.
SUGGESTION After completing the assignment, complete the
exercises of this lesson. These exercises will help you
to achieve the lesson objectives.
