Models 441, 443, & 444
Users' Manual
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© Ferno-Washington, Inc. 234-1830-01 November 1996
Slide the ankle wrap under the ankle of the in-
jured leg. The traction strap will extend below
the foot.
Align the bottom edge of the ankle wrap with the
top of the heel.
Adjust the ankle wrap so the foot is centered on
the wrap and the ends of the traction strap are
aligned with the ankle bones.
Wrap the ankle wrap around the patient's ankle,
and secure it with the fastening strip. If neces-
sary, adjust the traction strap to center the D-ring
on the traction strap.
If the ankle wrap is too wide for the ankle to cen-
ter between the ends of the traction strap, fold
the ankle wrap. If the ankle wrap slides off the
patient's ankle and foot, place additional padding
(such as 4" X 4" dressing) around the ankle, and
reapply the ankle wrap.
D-ring
4.1
Adjust the Splint
Place the splint alongside the patient's unin-
jured leg and adjust the splint to the appropriate
length. The patient's heel should be three to four
inches above the heel stand bracket.
Slide the leg straps along the splint until they are
evenly spaced, then unfasten them.
Unfold the heel stand by pulling the heel-stand
release ring and unfolding the stand. After
releasing the heel-stand release ring, check to
make sure the heel stand is locked into place.
4.2
Apply the Ankle Wrap
Follow your normal protocol for splinting a fracture.
One operator should support the injured leg while
the other applies the splint.
SECTION 4 - USING THE SPLINT
Improper use can cause serious injury.
Use the splint only as described in this
manual.
Traction Strap
