Please enable JavaScript.
Coggle requires JavaScript to display documents.
Skin tra image ction - Coggle Diagram
Skin tra 
ction
Definition
Skin traction includes weight traction, which uses lighter weights or counterweights to apply force to fractures or dislocated joints
Indication
-
-
-
-
-
Lessen or eliminate muscle spasms and constricted joint, muscles, and tendons
-
Complications
-
-
-
Nerve or vascular injury, in some instances due to extreme swelling
-
Nursing care plan
-
-
perform neurovascular, sensory, motor assessments, and document as ordered.
encourage the patient to do as much for himself as is possible within the constraints of his immobilization
-
-
References
Bailey, J. (2003). Orthopaedic care. Nursing Center, 33(6), 58-63.
Orthopaedic Traction: Care and management (2014). The Children’s Hospital Westmead Practice Guideline.
Stewart, J. & Hallett, J. (1994). Traction and orthopaedic appliances 2nd edition. 4-14.
Smith, C. (1994). Nursing the patient in traction. Nursing Times, 36-39.