EVALUATION OF PNEUMATIC SPLINTS.

Abstract

A study was undertaken to evaluate pneumatic splints and to determine their adequacy at low environmental temperatures. Six test subjects were used under various conditions. Splints were field and laboratory tested. Skin temperatures and peripheral blood flow were measured by electronic means and digital plethysmography, respectively. The splints provide a quick, efficient method of immobilization, eliminate the need for padding as required by conventional splints and can be applied by personnel who have a minimum knowledge of basic first aid. The pneumatic splint was used during vein ligations on three patients at Bassett Army Hospital. Discoloration and extravasations were markedly decreased as compared with wrapping with elastic bandages. The patients had less pain and were discharged sooner. They were not given elastic wrapping or elastic stockings, and there was minimal edema. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1965
Accession Number
AD0462623

Entities

People

  • J. R. Schumann
  • W. W. Millard

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Bandages
  • Blood Flow
  • Discoloration
  • First Aid
  • Health Services
  • Hospitals
  • Ligation
  • Medical Personnel
  • Plethysmography
  • Test And Evaluation

Readers

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Trauma Surgery or Emergency Medicine.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics
  • Microelectronics - Microelectromechanical Systems