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APPLY FINGER TRACTION
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Conditions: Given a patient ,requiring finger traction, in supine position on a orthopaedic bed, finger
trap set with stand, family member, nursing personnel, physician, physician's written or verbal order,
patient medical record or Standard Form 513, (2) hospital pads (chux ), roll of 2 inch adhesive tape,
canvas sling, weight carrier, (2) weight plates (1, 2, 4, 5 or 10 lbs. increments), padded felt with
stockinette, spool of traction cord, scissors, examination gloves, goniometer and trash receptacle.

Standards: Is reached when finger traps are secured to 2 or more fingers on the injured hand. The arm
is maintained at a 90 degree angle to the bed with the humerus suspended off the bed with the wrist
between 0-15 degrees of dorsal extension. A canvas sling is applied on the biceps region of the
upper arm with weight carrier attached. Weight plates identified in the physician's order are applied to
the weight carrier at the side of the bed. Capillary refill test is administrated to the fingers and passed
successfully.

Performance Steps

1. Receive the order from the physician( review if in writing)
2. Identify yourself to the patient.
3. Position the patient (supine) in the middle of the bed.

4. Explain the procedure to the patient.

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