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  1. DarthQWave

    Manual Traction with Open Fractures - General Open Fractures

    I think you got a little confused, I am not saying you are to "release tension" on a traction splint - I was only equating that to pulling manual traction on an open long bone (not femur) fracture, and then letting go once the bone is realigned - obviously we are not holding traction on a long...
  2. DarthQWave

    Manual Traction with Open Fractures - General Open Fractures

    Ok, stupid questions incoming from new EMT. I understand the importance of realigning deformed extremities, but my understanding on the exacts of some situations elude me - obviously baring that almost every situation will be different. So i'm just looking for some general guidelines. Lets say...
  3. DarthQWave

    START Triage and OPAs

    Hello all - new EMT and you know what they say about questions. Here is one that never truly was clarified in school. We are all familiar with that wonderful red bag of OPAs and tags. I don't understand how to utilize OPAs into the system. I understand if someone's is not breathing on their...
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