牵引、石膏护理概论.pptVIP

Traction traction Traction is the application of a pulling force to a part of the body Whenever traction is applied, countertraction must be used to achieve effective traction. Countertraction is the force acting in the opposite direction, usually the patients body weight and bed position adjustments supply the needed counterttraction Purpose and effective 1. reduce a fracture and discolation 2. maintain correct alignment of bone fragments during healing 3. immobilize a limb while soft tissue healing takes place 4. overcome muscle spasm 5. stretch adhesion 6. correct deformities Traction ty